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Excerpt from 5/3/1 FOREVER: Bodyweight Assistance Work

Excerpt from 5/3/1 FOREVER: Bodyweight Assistance Work

The following is an excerpt from the new book, 5/3/1 Forever.  This book outlines how to program all areas of your training including assistance work. Yes, that's right; no more questions about assistance work. Everything is tied up, nice and tight AND allows for a lot of personal choices.  Each and every program detailed in the book has a specific assistance profile which allows you to plug in a variety of different movements; all customized to you.
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Where's my stuff?!

Where's my stuff?!

"I already received a notice that my package has shipped.  But I don't see any movement.  What's the deal?"

You did receive a shipment confirmation with your tracking number.  We printed shipping labels as part of processing your order AND we are using your shipping label to reserve your place in the "shipping line"- buy earlier - get earlier.  You have a valid tracking number.  It will just remain dormant until your package is on the way.  
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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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Jim Wendler on CNBC 2: The Importance of Discipline and Goal-Setting

Jim Wendler on CNBC 2: The Importance of Discipline and Goal-Setting

Building discipline by saying you're going to do something and doing it works whether you're starting a new career or breaking out of your current job, trying to save money for a future purchase or looking to retire early. Setting small, achievable goals, and then achieving them, helps you build confidence in yourself and succeed in the long run.

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New Book News - The Codes!

New Book News - The Codes!

The 6 Day Pre Sale Begins This Friday March 24th at 7:00 am.   Your Discount Codes Are Listed Below! (the 20% OFF Krypteia Shirts and ALL other sales & discounts are automatic) March 24-25:  Use code: SQUAREHAMMER in checkout for 20%...

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Krypteia Battle Shirts - jimwendler.com

Krypteia Battle Shirts

The Krypteia program took about two years to fully realize; the initial program looks nothing like how it now appears. Along the way there were misfires, screw-ups and a lot of frustration. Once the meat of the program had been sorted out, I took out the proverbial knife and eliminated anything that wasn't essential. What was left was 7 movements done in a precise fashion that has yielded the best program for young athletes to help build incredible size, strength, stamina and power.

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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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Mike Alstott - www.jimwendler.com - In Season Training of the Multi-Sport HS Athlete

In Season Training for the Multi-Sport HS Athlete

I'm going to be speaking at a clinic. The topic is "Training the Multi-Sport HS Athlete." Anyway, I have my own experiences obviously, but was wondering since you are training HS kids now, have you had any experiences with kids who are multi sport? Just wanted your input.

So this answer is going to be a little disjointed and done in a bullet-point fashion. So these aren't listed in priority, just how I thought of them.

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