Jim Wendler Body weight Accessory work
This is the explanation for a bodyweight template I came up with to accompany the Jim Wendler 5/3/1 program. As I personally do run marathons the boring but big accessory work does not really appeal to me, because every kilo/pound that I put on, I have to carry around for 42km. That does not necessarily help my time. So here is the attempt at squaring the circle for increased strength at a minimum increase of body weight. Always consult a doctor before doing exercises.
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Jim Wendler 5/3/1 Joker Sets explained
Joker Sets are being used in the Jim Wendler 5/3/1 weightlifting program to auto-regulate good and bad days. You will increase your top set by 5 - 10% in weight and aim to complete the repetition maximum for the day. Joker Sets have been brought in by Wendler in his iterations of the Wendler 5/3/1 program as powerlifters criticized it for its lack of autoregulation and is published in Beyond 5/3/1.
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Stronglifts 5x5 for Teenagers ?
All in all I would only recommend Stronglifts 5x5 in the late teenage years. Parents should be open to the needs of their children, inform themselves and make a decision based on facts which take into account the needs of everybody involved equally based on merit, rather than authority. Different approaches will most likely lead to tension in the household and resources being wasted needlessly (been there, done that). I hope this article is informative and helpful, if your family is faced with the decision of allowing a teenager to go on Stronglifts or not. Please always consult a doctor before deciding for a program. This article covers the dynamics and concerns within a family rather than the program itself. The program is safe and works and I have done it myself and you will find details in my review of Stronglifts 5x5.
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Lift stronger,
Stronglifts 5x5,
Powerlifting,
Bodybuilding,
Strongman
Explanation for the Jim Wendler 5/3/1 calculator
This is a short explanation of the Jim Wendler calculator I designed for easy print out to be taken to the gym and stored in a folder. I found the first few results I got on google not covering my needs and to cumbersome, therefore i decided to design this. Always consult a doctor before running a lifting program. All these calculations are based on Jim Wendlers's public post on
The Wendler 5/3/1 template.
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Jim Wendler 5/3/1,
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Bodybuilding,
Strongman
Start of the one year Wendler 5/3/1 experiment
This is the start of my journey to go from mid to upper intermediate strength level to elite strength level within a year using the Wendler 5/3/1 program. Start will be after my holidays in california 2015 and end will be the same time next year. The aim is to finish at a one rep maximum of 200kg for the squat, 165kg for the bench press and and 235kg for the deadlift at 80 - 88 kg body weight.
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Jim Wendler 5/3/1,
Powerlifting,
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Strongman
Stronglifts 5x5 vs. German Volume Training
This article will discuss the pros and cons of Stronlifts 5x5 and German Volume Training in detail inclusing my first hand experience and sources from the web to help you to decide which program is the better fit for you to hit the gym. Please leave comments about your own experiences to make the article even better.
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Strongman
How to ensure good form for benching, squatting & deadlifting
I have been lifting for a year now and I am far from perfect. I went up to 137.5 kg on the squat with a cheat squat. I realized a bit late that the form was weak and did not provide me with the gains I wanted. Proof was my weak performances on the thruster, where I just could not build up speed. A squat of 137.5 kg and that I had to scale Fran at the same time just did not add up and I went back down to grind my way back up from 80kg with great results. My squat felt never more powerful at 102.5kg.
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Bench Press,
Deadlift,
Squat,
Powerlifting,
Bodybuilding,
Strongman
Starting strength routine: Advanced tips for 5x5 Stronglift program
The disheartening news is that i start the new year only with 10kg more on my squat then in September. The good new is that I actually get my butt down now and also have bumped up my bench to 90kg 5x5 and my deadlift to 140kg 1x5. If you do not know what the 5x5 Stronglift program is, look it up here.
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Starting strength routine,
Stronglifts 5x5,
Powerlifting,
Bodybuilding,
Strongman
