5/3/1 for Powerlifting: Simple and Effective Training for Maximal Strength

by Jim Wendler

The 5/3/1 program is one of the most popular and widely used training programs today - and this is because it works. Strength, real strength training, has been lost in the world of fitness. We want heavily knurled bars, chalk and garage gyms. We need heavy squats and deadlifts. We go to extremes for the personal record. There are no secrets to getting strong and the 5/3/1 program has brought back the principles that have been lost among the academics and pencil necks.

5/3/1 for Powerlifting brings the program to the next level. This program remains simple and effective but gives you all the information for how to peak for a meet and display your strength on the platform. Even if you don't have plans on competing, this book will show you how to push for new one rep maxes and break through barriers.

The principles presented in this book have stood the test of time - these have been used by some of the world's strongest men in their quest for strength and size. Don't be fooled by parlor tricks and sleight of hand! Put a bar on your back or in your hands and get to work. 128 Pages.

Table of Contents

* A Declaration
* 5/3/1 Training
* 5/3/1 for An Overview
* Off-Season Training
* Pre-Meet Training
* Meet Preparation Training
* N.O.V. Powerlifting
* Training for the Non-Competitive Powerlifter
* Old Man Training for Mr. Gray Pubes
* Assistance Work
* To Pause or Not to The Bench Press
* Using Knee Wraps
* Box Squats vs. Free Squats
* Choosing a Shoe
* Squatting in Gear
* Benching in a Shirt
* Deadlifting in a Suit
* Rich T. Baggins Squat Cycle
* Circa Max Training for the Squat
* Your First Powerlifting Meet
* Hot to Take Steroids
* Meet Checklist
* 100 Questions Answered

Genres: Fitness

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Diego Garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another masterpiece by Jim Wendler.
This book is awesome for both, raw and geared powerlifters.

[Cris Morales · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brutally simple program. I'll favor the Texas Method over it. However, it's a pretty good option for someone that´s no longer a beginner and wants to take things more seriously. This will be specially useful for anyone interested in competing in powerlifting as it goes into detail about how to prepare for a meet and how to train using gear.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible basic programming for intermediate lifters. Here lies the only tool you’ll ever need to achieve commendable strength.

[Philski]

it was OK. Basically Wendler took 5/3/1 and flipped weeks 1 and 2, and instead of going for AMRAP on the last set each week you do heavy singles weeks 1 and 3 and just the required reps on week 2.

He did have a good question and answer section which covered a lot of ambiguities from his first book but most of these can be found online. In fact many of the sections were verbatim from website posts where he says things like "when the 5/3/1 for powerlifting book comes out ... "

[Naman Rawal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the book in two days, I had to search on web for a few things stated in the book later because of my quick thumb ( and a few unclear procedures of the author ) I'm not super impressed at the same time its very simple to follow and easy to stick to! I seen my strength developing better after applying "maximum strength" by eric cressey to be honest. This book is defs recommended for a beginner.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rather large rehash of the original 5/3/1 book. Not bad, lots of info on equipped lifting if that's your thing. Also a tweak to the program to emphasize competition with singles programmed and the 5 and 3 weeks flipped. Not sure it's worth the cost, but it at least reads quick so it's not a time sink.