I finally had the chance to review Jim Wendler’s 531 for powerlifting. Jim claims that it is “simple and effective training for maximal strength”. Jim’s declaration in the front of the book is a short, sweet, and succinct synopsis of the negatives of competitive powerlifting.
I also competed in multiple FEDs (both equipped and unequipped) only to find the same negatives of which he writes. I have not lifted in a meet in years, though I train my raw strength regularly in an attempt to continue to get stronger. To me, the need for greater physical strength is like a deep-rooted illness that will never heal.
I also competed in multiple FEDs (both equipped and unequipped) only to find the same negatives of which he writes. I have not lifted in a meet in years, though I train my raw strength regularly in an attempt to continue to get stronger. To me, the need for greater physical strength is like a deep-rooted illness that will never heal.
The basic 531 tenants are based in solid logic. Compound movements are used instead of isolation exercises. Save your leg extensions and cable crossovers for your bodybuilding career. This is good ole strength training.
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