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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 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
people feel they need to do something for everything. In reality, one or two exercises can get the work done.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
It’s better to press today and tomorrow
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
ideas, 5’s Progression and Joker sets, came together, a huge weight was lifted off of my back. I believe this to be the best way to train beginner lifters. More on the Deload The point of the deload is to not have to take it when you need it, but rather to use it as a tool to NEVER need it. This seems to be pretty common sense to me. It is similar
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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
Start kicking ass, and take out the crap that doesn’t matter. Start doing and believing in the stuff
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.