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It's gonna be out in 2-3 weeks I think. I'm probably gonna buy it. Will try to post a review.

Never bought his other books, but followed 531 from T-nation articles. Always had good results.

These days, not doing any sport, so going to the gym and running are the only way I exercise. (Started rowing, but stopped because of time restrictions).

Anybody else thinks of buying it?

I'll probably pick it up, since I try to support people who I think are putting out solid content. I've had good results from 5/3/1 in the past. Had my best strength gains with it using a few of BD's hacks (some of which were incorporated into the Beyond 5/3/1 book).

So the book is 20% off today - 32$.

The shipping for me is 29$.

I preordered it. Will post a review when I've read through.

I've got in on order. Yeah, fuck his shipping, he's taking extra off the top for packaging and the time to package it.

Serious question, but how is another 5/3/1 book necessary?

baffled wrote:Serious question, but how is another 5/3/1 book necessary?

So, you've read this forum, right?

(Coach of multiple world or nationals champions): do x
(Backward thinking troglodytes): but cool guy says 'do y'

baffled wrote:Serious question, but how is another 5/3/1 book necessary?

:point :factoid

baffled wrote:Serious question, but how is another 5/3/1 book necessary?

Speaking for me, I don't have his other books. Mainly interested in buying his latest book for planning weight training for my kids when they grow up and do sports.

For myself, I used some of his T-Nation articles. Now I'm on Tactical Barbell I (weight training programs) and II (conditioning programs) for my training. I don't feel like those are good books to teach weight training for a kid/teenager.

Ripe Turd wrote:

baffled wrote:Serious question, but how is another 5/3/1 book necessary?

Speaking for me, I don't have his other books. Mainly interested in buying his latest book for planning weight training for my kids when they grow up and do sports.

For myself, I used some of his T-Nation articles. Now I'm on Tactical Barbell I (weight training programs) and II (conditioning programs) for my training. I don't feel like those are good books to teach weight training for a kid/teenager.

Ordered TB 1 and 2 yesterday from amazon.Interested in seeing what his conditioning programs looks like.Think they even have a book out for us middleaged people.

Bobby wrote:Interested in seeing what his conditioning programs looks like.

A conditioning "program"?? Are you trying out for the Olympics??

How hard is it to make yourself tired, Robert???

TerryB wrote:

Bobby wrote:Interested in seeing what his conditioning programs looks like.

A conditioning "program"?? Are you trying out for the Olympics??

How hard is it to make yourself tired, Robert???

Not hard (can just read your posts if I want that),but I was thinking about getting a training effect that will help with work,rest and play!

Bobby wrote:

TerryB wrote:

Bobby wrote:Interested in seeing what his conditioning programs looks like.

A conditioning "program"?? Are you trying out for the Olympics??

How hard is it to make yourself tired, Robert???

Not hard (can just read your posts if I want that),but I was thinking about getting a training effect that will help with work,rest and play!

Really think Mark Sisson's approach to "cardio" is about the best out there. Walk, hike, ride a bike easy as much as you want/can as part of your daily life. Don't even think of this as "cardio", think of it as "doing shit". Once a week or so do a sprint workout with whatever you want. 30 seconds all-out, 1:30 rest for a few rounds and call it good.

Alfred_E._Neuman wrote: Really think Mark Sisson's approach to "cardio" is about the best out there. Walk, hike, ride a bike easy as much as you want/can as part of your daily life. Don't even think of this as "cardio", think of it as "doing shit". Once a week or so do a sprint workout with whatever you want. 30 seconds all-out, 1:30 rest for a few rounds and call it good.

Sounds exhausting.

Got my copy yesterday. Book itself was beat to shit, but I'm 90% certain that is my Mailman's fault.

Book begins with some updated info about warmups, structuring cycles, there is a conditioning and recovery section as well. As always, Wendler's info is very good. The majority of the book is just a program bible, with a VERY detailed write up of how to do each program and who it is targeted for (beginners, etc.). I'm glad I bought it. I like programming porn anyway, but really, you could coast of this forever if you wanted to.

There are a few programs that will probably be of interest based on the various discussions we normally have here.
2x2x2
Limited Time
The Wendler Classic
Con Clavi Con Dio (also a 2x2x2)

My copy was beat to fuck too. I didn't pay double the cost of actual shipping to get a fucked up book, but there you have it. I have no idea why the shipper went with a plastic bag instead of some kind of padded envelope. Shipping was $16 for a book and a shirt...USPS actual cost is $7.20 for a padded envelope that would fit the book and the shirt. Between that and the way the formatting will put tables on 2 different pages, it kind of indicates a lack of attention to detail that Jimbo ISN'T known for.

Info is good. A lot of programs and ways to put them together. Nothing surprising, but he does clarify stuff like when to use joker sets, etc. Aside from the physical shape of the book, I think it's very useful, especially if you train with a similar philosophy

My copy was beat to fuck too, packed by a retard and shipped by an idiot. I didn't pay double the cost of actual shipping to get a fucked up book, but there you have it.

See, that's disappointing. Especially since the shipping cost so much. I was blaming it on my mailman because he's a retard who always brings things busted up or delivers mail to the wrong house. Part of neighborhood bonding around my way is exchanging mail.

Nobody sends books in non padded envelopes anymore

Good point.

tonkadtx wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2017 11:48 pm Got my copy yesterday. Book itself was beat to shit, but I'm 90% certain that is my Mailman's fault.

Book begins with some updated info about warmups, structuring cycles, there is a conditioning and recovery section as well. As always, Wendler's info is very good. The majority of the book is just a program bible, with a VERY detailed write up of how to do each program and who it is targeted for (beginners, etc.). I'm glad I bought it. I like programming porn anyway, but really, you could coast of this forever if you wanted to.

There are a few programs that will probably be of interest based on the various discussions we normally have here.
2x2x2
Limited Time
The Wendler Classic
Con Clavi Con Dio (also a 2x2x2)

Have you tried a program since you received the book? I'm still wondering if I should buy it, and I'm finding almost no reviews online. Thanks !

No. I'm doing an experiment. I was actually going to write it up when I was done, maybe I'll write it up early.

TerryB wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:30 pm

Alfred_E._Neuman wrote: Really think Mark Sisson's approach to "cardio" is about the best out there. Walk, hike, ride a bike easy as much as you want/can as part of your daily life. Don't even think of this as "cardio", think of it as "doing shit". Once a week or so do a sprint workout with whatever you want. 30 seconds all-out, 1:30 rest for a few rounds and call it good.

Sounds exhausting.

It's a good program from a guy who was a competitive athlete, started doing this kind of 'training' and then never completed again.

It's all about resting heart rate, or don't you get that?

Alfred_E._Neuman wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2017 6:28 pm I'll probably pick it up, since I try to support people who I think are putting out solid content. I've had good results from 5/3/1 in the past. Had my best strength gains with it using a few of BD's hacks (some of which were incorporated into the Beyond 5/3/1 book).

What were BD's hacks for 5/3/1? I've used it successfully for more than two years now and would love to have more ways to get at it.