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Advice to Football Players

Advice to Football Players

"Read a book and go to class. You don't need to be a genius to do both of these things. People get VERY upset when you have interest outside of what they peg you to be. It makes them uncomfortable because they usually suck at everything. This is good. Make them upset by being better."
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The Walk-On

The Walk-On

College football has started and while the superstars get all the glory and press, there are a group of players that have to struggle to not just get on the field, but to earn the respect of others and prove to themselves that they have what it takes to play the game.  These are the walk-on football players; hidden from the media but still a large part of the success of any football team.  Here is my story.
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5/3/1 for Beginners

5/3/1 for Beginners

Now if you're a beginner and are working out without any guidance whatsoever, it's probably best to just stick with the basic program. One of the worst things a young lifter can do is take advice from other beginners on message boards –  they usually have all the advice and none of the experience.
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Instagram Question & Answer Part 1

Instagram Question & Answer Part 1

This is the first half of the Instagram Q/A that I put up recently.  Some of the questions were answered on the Table Talk that Dave Tate and I did. The ones we didn't get to, I answered them below.
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5/3/1 and Field Hockey: Testimonial

5/3/1 and Field Hockey: Testimonial

I received this from a reader about his success implementing the 5/3/1 program with a field hockey player.  Besides the physical changes, her mental strength increased as well; and thus a more dangerous player and person is made.
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N.O.V. Sticker

N.O.V. Sticker

Class up your computer, vehicle, guitar cabinet or power rack.  NOV Eagle stickers now available here.  

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5/3/1 for Hardgainers

5/3/1 for Hardgainers

Wolves and Sheep There are a couple things you need to understand if you fall into the hardgainer category. For many, this is a self-fulfilling prophecy. While some people have a harder time putting on muscle or getting stronger, others...

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Modern Day Dads

Modern Day Dads

This is a recent interview I did with Modern Day Dads.  This was a very different interview that didn't focus on training, programming or the Prowler.  Instead, this is about how I balance being a father with my career, my...

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Video Interview

Video Interview

This is an older video interview I did a few years ago.  This is a rather long interview, over an hour, so if you want to waste some work time or if my voice puts you to sleep, feel free to listen.

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N.O.V. Challenge - The Widowmaker

N.O.V. Challenge - The Widowmaker

This challenge was originally named after the sophomore effort from the band, Dragged into Sunlight. It is also a horrible heart attack that is complete closure of the left anterior descending coronary artery. Since I know only how to break hearts, not stop them, I have no idea what that is. But it sucks. Finally, I realized that the last sets of squats in Dante Trudell’s DogCrapp program is called The Widowmaker. Each one is appropriate for this challenge.
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5/3/1 and a 10K

5/3/1 and a 10K

Hey Jim, first off I wanted to say thank you for writing the 5/3/1 program. I love it, it keeps me grounded and I am making great gains from it. So much so that I wanted to share them with you. You don't hear a lot about conditioning goals being reached on here so I thought you might appreciate this.
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China Town - JimWendler.com blog

N.O.V. Movie Hall of Fame - Chinatown

Chinatown simply rules. This is because film noir rules. To quote Juliet Wendler - "This is when men were men." This 1974 classic revolves around the water crisis in Los Angeles in the late 30's. Jack Nicholson stars as J.J. Gittes, a private detective that gets wrapped up in political corruption, sex and murder. This is a long movie and one that requires several sittings to really appreciate. Also, notice that the POV is always of Gittes - what he sees and knows, you do too.
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Justin Greaves: From Sludge to End Time Ballads

Justin Greaves: From Sludge to End Time Ballads

To say Iron Monkey was a part of my college experience is an understatement.  I was lucky to be part of the "first wave of sludge" -  Eyehategod, Floor, Cavity, Grief, 13, Buzzoven, Corrupted, Dystopia (same vein), 16 and others. ...

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