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Matt Carlson Reading 5/3/1 Forever - jimwendler.com - programming for size, speed, strength

How Does 5/3/1 FOREVER Measure Up? And What's In It For You?

The difference in Jim's new book is the inclusion of the wavy Leader and Anchor cycles, and the black-and-white concepts of how to move from template to template intelligently with the 7th Week protocols; add in to that fully programmed and integrated supplemental, assistance, and conditioning suggestions for each template, and you're all of the sudden provided with one-on-one coaching levels of programming...
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Jim Wendler Pushing Prowler - jimwendler.com

A Letter to My Younger Self

Remember walking back from track practice amazed at your new speed? Remember looking up at the sky and thinking, "Making my body stronger made my body faster?" Don't worry, this secret is safe with us as few people seemed to have grasped it, "experts" included.

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The Overrated Pullthrough - (not as bad as the Overhead Squat)

The Overrated Pullthrough - (not as bad as the Overhead Squat)

When I was first introduced to pull throughs, I was incredibly  underwhelmed. To get any sort of effect, the reps had to be pushed very high and the weight was frustratingly limited due to the fact that you can't load the exercise with any more weight than you    can get into position with. But I did them anyway, because a lot of strong folks swore by them, and I assumed they must have some magical properties of some kind.
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Krypteia Training Program - jimwendler.com

Krypteia Training Review

The Krypteia program has been used by all the HS/College athletes I work with and members of the private forum.  Here is a review of this program by forum member Josh.  This was done in two parts and over time;...

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Jucifer

Jucifer

Anyone who is remotely interested in heavy music and/or the idea that volume can be an instrument knows Jucifer.  Jucifer is a two-piece band consisting of Amber (guitars) and Edgar (drums). They are a married couple and ditched "normal life";...

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What You Do Matters

What You Do Matters

This is from the Jim Wendler forum. I wrote this almost 4 years ago and think it's important for people to read, especially young people who currently have jobs they hate.  Or maybe if you are years into your career and aren't sure about your choice.  Or maybe you downplay/criticize what others do in order to "put them in their place".
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Jim Wendler and CNBC

Jim Wendler and CNBC

As startling as this is, I made it onto CNBC.  No, I do not have any photo/video blackmail evidence that led to this.  The author, Eric Chemi, has used 5/3/1 for many years and heard about the new book coming...

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5/3/1 Forever Introduction

5/3/1 Forever Introduction

The main goal of this book is to give people the tools to program their training in a smart and efficient way. I’m really tired of the current crop of “coaches” throwing every kind of training against the wall, screaming “INTENSITY” and hoping something sticks. A well-balanced program need not be complex – if your goal is to do “x” there is no reason to do a lot of “y”. If you are doing more of “a” then you should be doing less of “b”. Its common sense as you have a finite amount of time and energy.
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Jim Wendler - www.jimwendler.com - Blog - Store - Forum

5x5 First Set Last vs Boring But Big

So it's kinda based on your goals and where you are in your training. And one reason why PROGRAMS are so important. You don't stay LOCKED INTO one way of training for too long. AND...ready for this...now you see how you can do BBB, do 10-15 contacts of throws/jumps a session and retain power. So when you go into your Anchor, your body is more than ready; it's loaded to kill.
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5/3/1 Forever - Excerpt - www.jimwendler.com - Blog

5/3/1 Forever: Contents & Excerpt on Supplemental Lifts

Using a different supplemental exercise has it’s place but if you are weak as piss and can’t do basic stuff like 10 chin-ups, 20 perfect hanging leg raises, actually perform some kind of mile run without choking on your tongue or clipping your own feet, let’s save the bullshit for later.
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Daddy Warbucks - jimwendler.com - blog

It's Not in My Budget (or is Jesus the only one saving?)

I've noticed a trend on my Facialbook page and in the emails I get regarding equipment, including shoes and belts, racks and bar; it's that nothing is in anyone's budget. Luckily I've found a great way around such things: saving your money. Its different, I know but bear with me. Sometimes things are too expensive for us to afford RIGHT now.
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5/3/1 Forever: Simple And Effective Programming For Size, Speed And Strength - jimwendler.com

5/3/1 Forever Excerpt: Recovery

The following is a portion of the new book, 5/3/1 Forever.  The book is extensive and covers how to PROGRAM your training for long term results.  Besides the actual weight training, conditioning, jumps/throws, mobility, conditioning and recovery are discussed.  This has been years in the making with a lot of successes and a lot of failures.  The goal of the book is to give you the tools to help plan and periodize your training, whatever your goals may be.
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Jim Wendler - Kill Your Boss Tattoo - JimWendler.com

Doing it Right the First Time

I just had a question regarding missing reps.  I've done about 5 cycles of 531 now and love it.  Some odd days I might mess my final set up by having a bad starting position or something small.  I usually end up repeating the final set again properly, not sure if this is wise. 

In the future, if I miss the # of required reps should I:

(a) punch a hole in the gym wall, rip my hair out and worry about it for the next 4 weeks 

(b) suck it up and do it again 

(c) forget about it and continue to assistance work 

(d) kill myself

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