Currently on my 3rd cycle of 5/3/1 BBB 3 month challenge. First off thank you Jim for the excellent program. Seeing good progress recently, also read the beyond book.
For my next cycle on, what would be suggested. My presses are just weak so I’ll just continue working hard at it. For my squats I find my quads weak so I’m thinking of incorporating front squats into the program but I’m not sure how? And for my deadlifts i struggle on the lockout and i read that rack pulls can be done as well.
Really confused as to what im supposed to do after my mainsets. I read that joker sets and FSL is essential but I’m also thinking of leaning towards the strength/powerlifting side so I’m considering 5x5 as well. Could someone please give me some tips or share their experience? It’ll be great if someone could suggest a template as well, im currently doing it 4x a week
And please, don’t combine programs. That would be a HORRIBLE idea.
If you want to get stronger, do the basic program, 5x5 at FSL and then loads of dips, chins, push-ups, back raises and ab work. THAT IS IT. Then push Prowler or run hills or stadiums 3 times/week. So now you can be strong as hell and actually be awesome. Is this something you are interested in? I thought so.
If you want to do FS, do them as your FSL after squat or deadlift (replacing the FSL of those lifts).
See how easy this is? Don’t be a chump and combine programs. We have some basic standards for strength, conditioning and even bodyweight work. You should too.
[quote]Jim Wendler wrote:
What are you current lifts?
And please, don’t combine programs. That would be a HORRIBLE idea.
If you want to get stronger, do the basic program, 5x5 at FSL and then loads of dips, chins, push-ups, back raises and ab work. THAT IS IT. Then push Prowler or run hills or stadiums 3 times/week. So now you can be strong as hell and actually be awesome. Is this something you are interested in? I thought so.
If you want to do FS, do them as your FSL after squat or deadlift (replacing the FSL of those lifts).
See how easy this is? Don’t be a chump and combine programs. We have some basic standards for strength, conditioning and even bodyweight work. You should too. [/quote]
Erm my current TM is 162/80/200/60kg for squats/bench/deadlifts/press.
Sorry for the misunderstanding,the 5x5 i meant was the 5x5 BBB variation.
Do i have to do joker sets or just go straight to the 5x5 at FSL?
[quote]Jim Wendler wrote:
What are you current lifts?
And please, don’t combine programs. That would be a HORRIBLE idea.
If you want to get stronger, do the basic program, 5x5 at FSL and then loads of dips, chins, push-ups, back raises and ab work. THAT IS IT. Then push Prowler or run hills or stadiums 3 times/week. So now you can be strong as hell and actually be awesome. Is this something you are interested in? I thought so.
If you want to do FS, do them as your FSL after squat or deadlift (replacing the FSL of those lifts).
See how easy this is? Don’t be a chump and combine programs. We have some basic standards for strength, conditioning and even bodyweight work. You should too. [/quote]