Apr 232013
 

Every article by Jim Wendler contains multiple nuggets, frequently as tangents on his main theme. The recent T-Nation post on combining his 5/3/1 template with rest pause training is no exception. It included this paragraph on the garage gym:

Having your own strength facility that isn’t bombarded with egomaniacs, manic-depressive owner/managers, poor music selections, and pointless equipment is like winning the lottery. I could go on and on but the fact is, a home gym = freedom.
-Jim Wendler

Even though my garage gym use is relatively low compared to how often I go to my local affiliate I still find it invaluable, especially for strength work.

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Jun 302011
 

The ever quotable Jim Wendler left the following tidbit in the comments on a Facebook post:

All people say is “I can’t”. Or why it wont work. Failure follows people around like a bad fart.

Succinct and to the point.  Get your head right and start doing something instead of saying why you can’t, or even worse, why someone else can’t.  Actually, go ahead and tell me I can’t.  I can always use a little extra fuel…

The Facebook thread can be found here.

 

 

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Jun 102011
 

Here’s the first AMWAP post.  I was looking up a little info in my Wendler 5/3/1 book and came across these few lines which really rang true: Continue reading »

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Feb 182011
 

Wendler 531 Cover ImageMany experts agree that Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 strength training protocol is both effective and easily implemented. What no one mentions is that it is also filled with excellent/hilarious bits of tough love advice. Check it out:

Most people believe that if they can’t lift four days per week, they can’t get stronger or better. This is what’s known as a “piss poor excuse,” and everyone has one of these.

Buy the book.  It’s $25 bucks well spent, solid training advice plus pearls of wisdom.

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