Comments on: 5/3/1: Jim Wendler’s theory of strength

By: lee

lee — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:23:37 +0000

Well have been using this program since Sep 11. I am doing my first powerlifting meet “RAW”. I am over 40 & will be in the 220 weight class. I can say saw a lot of gains & I am very motivated to compete. Below are my PR’s for the meet. Will let you know how I do.

Bench 405

Squat 530 “no wraps”

Deadlift 545

By: A Summary of the 5/3/1 Training Program | My 5/3/1 Journey

A Summary of the 5/3/1 Training Program | My 5/3/1 Journey — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:09:12 +0000

[...] 5/3/1: Jim Wendler’s Theory of Strength – Swole Mike (gotta love the name ) from TheSwole.com gives his breakdown and overview of the 5/3/1 [...]

By: Jeremy Stacy

Jeremy Stacy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:21:05 +0000

Great program! Thank you!

By: constructive critisizm [Forums]

constructive critisizm [Forums] — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:33:14 +0000

[...] This is not the book and won't give you nearly as much information, but it lays out the basic program [...]

By: Sept. 1 WOD « Crossfittin' Momma

Sept. 1 WOD « Crossfittin' Momma — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:41:39 +0000

[...] 195 and 75 was just not happening. This month’s programming at CFA is going to be focused on Jim Wendler’s system on building strength (the guy is terrifying looking in this article). I think in many ways [...]

By: Max-ot - Page 2

Max-ot - Page 2 — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:37:37 +0000

[...] The program was designed by Jim Wendler who squatted 1000lbs at 275lbs. Guy is a very widely known former powerlifter. I'm pretty sure you could get good size with the program even though it's strength geared because he gives all kinds of assistance options ranging from exercises to focus on week spots to set/rep protocols good for gaining size/stimulating hypertrophy. This is a good link to the program: 5/3/1: Jim Wendler’s theory of strength – Article, Concept, Exercise, Programs – t… [...]

By: Need some direction - training advice? - Ausbb - Australian BodyBuilding

Need some direction - training advice? - Ausbb - Australian BodyBuilding — Sun, 16 May 2010 10:46:49 +0000

[...] great wendler doesnt get anywhere near the wrap on this site that he should. some more reading: 5/3/1: Jim Wendler’s theory of strength — theSwoleThe Swole : Powerlifting and Bodybuild… __________________ Stats @ 6'0 90~: 175 squat (5RM), 105 bench (5RM), 210 deadlift [...]

By: admin

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:14:14 +0000

You should be fine. One thing I recommend is not to eat less but to eat better. Eating less will likely cause to under eat at times and overeat at the others.

By: Michael S

Michael S — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:27:02 +0000

I am 57, and I am at 250 lbs, @ 511, I need to take off 80lbs I started a workout where I only hit the major Muscles Chest: Bench press, arms: Bicep curl, Tris: extensions, Legs: hack Squat & leg curls, crunches, calf: seated, Back:barbell rows dead lift, shoulder press, traps shrugs. I do 4 set @ 5-4-3-2. I do 20mins of walking, and try to eat less, Am I on the right track to lose weight and gain muscle, I do this workout four days a week?