Summaries of books by Jim Wendler:
5/3/1
The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength
Jim Wendler
The book outlines a strength training program focused on four key lifts: squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press. It emphasizes gradual progress through a simple, adaptable, and periodized approach, using a 4-week cycle with percentages based on the trainee's one-rep max.
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Beyond 5/3/1
Simple Training for Extraordinary Results
Jim Wendler
The book provides advanced variations and progressions of the original 5/3/1 strength training program, offering strategies for athletes to continue making gains in strength and size by manipulating volume, intensity, and frequency. It includes customizable templates, assistance work guidance, and advice on how to tailor the program to individual needs for long-term training success.
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