5/3/1
This “me” time isn’t spent shopping, watching TV or getting on the internet. You’re spending it reinvesting in your body, building strength, and building character.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
Warming up prior to training is important. I usually recommend the following: 1×5 @ 40% 1×5 @ 50% 1×3 @ 60% Work sets
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
I can’t understand why someone wouldn’t want progress – even it’s just 5 pounds. It’s better than nothing. It’s progress.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
Stop all the things that make you a pussy and steal your energy. Get your life back.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
people feel they need to do something for everything. In reality, one or two exercises can get the work done.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
If you’re really starting out with 10% less than your actual maxes, you can expect to go through 5-7 cycles at a minimum before you stall out.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
you don’t have to train maximally to get strong. You just have to train optimally.
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
It’s better to press today and tomorrow
Jim Wendler • 5/3/1
People choose exercises for every body part, train them excessively, then wonder why they ’re overtrained and not making any progress.