Review: 531 Forever 1000% Awesome and Leviathan The other guy inspired me to actually write up my reviews of these two variations. Time period is from May to December 2018, two leader/anchor cycles of 1000% Awesome (first one was modified, I’ll explain below) and one leader/anchor cycle of Leviathan. 6 5/3/1 Training (This is an excerpt from the original 5/3/1 book. I recommend you re-read it as there are some changes that are exclusive to the 5/3/1 for Powerlifting book). Wanted to write-up a review for 5/3/1 Forever, since there aren't a whole lot out there on the web right now. We'll resume your regularly scheduled psychological ramblings next week. 5/3/1 Forever was released a few months ago to much excitement, and I’ve had time to read through it and formulate a few thoughts, for those that are still on.

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Here is a spreadsheet for Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 2nd Edition.

Instruction:

• open the spreadsheet
• choose “File -> Make a Copy” to copy it to your Google Docs
• or download the spreadsheet via “File -> Download as” and choose your option
• you can edit the green cells

Features:
The 2nd edition of 531 takes the assistance exercise into account.

• pick one “big” assistance exercise for each of the main lifts
• program it as given in the spreadsheet
• options listed for the “big” assistance exercise are given at the bottom of the spreadsheet

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Check out other 531 Spreadsheets:

• or download this awesome 531 Spreadsheet (first edition)

Since I started powerlifting, I’ve had a few workouts that I really liked. The first was the Madcow 5×5 version of Bill Starr’s 5×5 routine, and the second was Sheiko. (The Sheiko volume about killed me tho cuz I wasn’t prepped well enough for it. DOH! BUT, I loved it!). Other routines I really like were the Texas Method and Smolov. However, I didn’t give the Smolov routine the amount of respect it deserves and ended up with a strained hip flexor. Double Doh!

I still use Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 workout routine and have combined it with the Texas Method at times. If you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend getting your hands on it. Even better, buy it so you can go back to it like I do from time to time. Jim Wendler 5/3/1 Book (2nd Edition): The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw Strength.

5/3/1 Workout Breakdown

• Train 3-4 days per week
• One day will be devoted to the standing military press, one day to the parallel squat, one day to the deadlift and one day to the bench press.
• Each training cycle lasts 4 weeks.
• The first week you will do 3 sets of 5 reps (3×5).
• The second week you will do 3 sets of 3 reps (3×3).
• The third week you will do 1 set of 5 reps,1 set of 3 reps and 1 set of 1 rep (5/3/1).
• The fourth week you will do 3 sets of 5 reps (3×5). This is an easy deload week.
• After the fourth week, you begin again with 3 sets of 5 reps.
• Each week and each set has a percentage to follow, so you won’t be guessing what to do anymore.

Emphasize Big, Multi-Joint Compound Movements

For years I did a lot of isolation exercises; Curls, Tricep extensions, Leg extensions, etc etc etc… I also did a couple compound movements like squat and bench, but I never really focused on compound multi-joint movements. MAN, WHAT A WASTE OF YEARS THAT WAS!!

Mult-joint compound movements build the most muscle and work all these smaller muscles in addition. People are baffled when I tell them I rarely if ever do curls. Actually can’t remember the last time I did a bicep curl. Also, I’ve always had problems with tiny calves and hated it. Amazingly, when I started focusing on the big compound lifts, my calves actually grew. (They’re still small in my mind, but they’re better than before.)

Start Too Light & Progress Slowly

We all want to make huge gains fast, and in the beginning this is possible. However, the longer we train, the slower the progress becomes. That’s why, with this program it’s all about starting light and progressing slowly. You will hit a point where it starts getting much harder and that’s when you learn to appreciate the deload weeks.

Break Personal Records (PR’s)

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Another big thing about the 5/3/1 program is breaking personal records. That could be in weight or reps. If at the beginning of one cycle you’re only benching 225lbs x 5, but then the next cycle you hit 7 reps, then you’re getting stronger…. obviously.

Buy Wendler’s book(s) [5/3/1 for Powerlifting and/or Jim Wendler 5/3/1 Book (2nd Edition)]

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I highly recommend taking the Wendler 5/3/1 workout program for a test drive for at least 12 weeks.

The Jim Wendler 5-3-1 Workout Spreadsheet

I love automating things (lazy) to make my life easier (lazy) and more efficient (lazy), so I created a 531 workout spreadsheet that will auto calculate all your numbers after the first week.

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Since I couldn’t make up my mind, I created 2 versions of the 5/3/1 workout spreadsheet. Originally I had 4 versions (two that rounded and two that didn’t) but that is completely unnecessary because you can just round them in your head. Duh. PLUS, it’s nice if you plan on Microloading Fractional Plates – DIY.

There are “Destructions” in the first tab, but most times I’m not good at explaining things via the good ole fancy shmancy written word using the Engrish alphabet in a way that convey’s the message that I am trying to convey so that the reader can understand what I’m trying to convey when I convey it in a way that allows for easily understanding said conveyed instructions.

>> BE SURE To WATCH THIS REALLY BORING VIDEO (from my previous site DIY Strength Training) ON HOW I USE THE 531 SPREADSHEETS, and Then… Check out the shorter “updated” video… and then download the spreadsheets below it…

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Note: This video also applies to the Landscape Version

Updated Version Total Time: ~4min

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