5/3/1
Warming up prior to training is important. I usually recommend the following: 1×5 @ 40% 1×5 @ 50% 1×3 @ 60% Work sets
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
I can’t understand why someone wouldn’t want progress – even it’s just 5 pounds. It’s better than nothing. It’s progress.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
Stop all the things that make you a pussy and steal your energy. Get your life back.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
you don’t have to train maximally to get strong. You just have to train optimally.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
I believe that any great training program has two things at the top of the training pyramid; Strength training and mobility.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
If you want to perform power cleans, please do so FIRST on any of the lower body days (squat and deadlift). You would program this just like a regular 5/3/1 lift.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
If you don’t know what “appropriate rest” is, ask yourself this question: Did I get enough rest after my last session to have an optimal training session today?
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
If you keep setting and breaking rep records, you’ll get stronger. Don’t get stuck just trying to increase your one rep max. If you keep breaking your rep records, it’ll go up.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
people feel they need to do something for everything. In reality, one or two exercises can get the work done.