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 Kaspersky's Workout Thread, Strength Training - 5/3/1

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zaphod42
post May 4 2011, 03:32 PM

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Hi ,

I read through the book and Wendler did mention that 5/3/1 is ok for beginners or weak people in general (me heh).

What made you adopt 5/3/1 ? I'm planning on changing my program as i'm noticing much mass gain since starting 4 months (and yes diet is important).

Want to get more opinions on this program.
zaphod42
post May 11 2011, 07:42 PM

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QUOTE(kaspersky-fan @ May 11 2011, 01:14 AM)
Hrm he did mention that the program is suitable for everyone in general. I feel the reason that I've decided to adopt 5/3/1 is that it has a good mix in both strength and hypertrophy properties, notice the first exercises are always on low rep, higher weights than the 2nd and 3rd exercises. Also, I was previously with MadCow, doing at most 5 reps range except for the last workout session of the week. I have been with MadCow for too long that I started to get bored... Time to change to something with a lil higher reps.

Honestly I can't really give you a concrete feedback as I've just started with this program for 2 months, which isnt really a sensible duration to judge the program imho. But I can definitely tell you I am gaining mass and symmetry, which is a good thing.
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Hmm , kinda what i am going for actually. I've never really been serious when it comes to lifting weights as i was more concern with losing weight (skinnyfat dude with a huge belly) , achieved fat loss but was never sure. I've tried Starting Strength for 2 months but find it really boring and lacks the flexibility of 5 3 1 which i'm not sure if it's for beginners.

Maybe i'll start my own workout journal and give it a shot.



 

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