Anyone planning on buying this? I have always liked Jim's simplicity when it comes down to training, but in all honesty, the simplicity is what leads me to question if the book will really be worth it. I think i'll end up getting it though. Anyone else?
* Do you want to get stronger in less time?
* Are you sick of training programs that leave you weak and overtrained?
The first book by Jim Wendler challenges the thought that more is better. In this book, Jim gives you countless options for training for strength in less time that you are doing right now. This book is perfect for any powerlifter, strength athlete or any one looking to add some strength, mass and PR’s.
Most people believe that more time in the weight room is equal to better gains in the weight room. Nothing could be further from the truth. Quality work is the key to strength training as well as adequate recovery. Training three days a week allows any lifter to make great gains (and sometimes better than they are now) as well as allowing for more time away from the gym.
This book contains 10 different templates and including the 5/3/1 Method that he has used for the past couple of years with great success for his own raw training. Also included are 6 complete workouts:
* 3 – 4 week workouts
* 1 – 7 week workout
* 1- 12 week workout (meet preparation and complete circa max phase)
* 1 – 10 week workout
Jim Wendler talks about his new book here
Book is 66 pages, no fluff, no pictures…all training
Here is what people have said about the book
"Jim Wendler's "Three Days a Week" Training Manual is rock solid training info that should be followed, and more so, can EASILY be followed regardless of being a intermediate or advanced lifter. Beginners should read this and prepare to follow these simple programs. I remember my strongest days were the result of an every other day program. The power behind this manual is that you have countless workouts and training cycles typed out for you, so all you need is the balls to go heavy and get under the bar. If you're busy and tired of trying to train 4 days a week and then add in extra workouts and all that other hoopla craziness that makes your head spin and takes away time from every single day of your life, then stop screwing around and follow these programs that will give you back more free time, and of course, get you jacked up and stronger than ever before."
"There's a few things I really dislike and those things are being too busy and not getting stronger / bigger. I'm gonna follow these programs because I want more free time in my life, they fit the bill with what I need and I know they work because they have been proven in the trenches time and time again by someone who walks the walk. Enough said....no more talking, it's time for me to take action!"
Zach Even – Esh
I used Jim's 3-day powerlifting template with tremendous success. I'm able to get all of the necessary work done in the gym and allow my body more time for rest and recovery. The extra day of recovery keeps my mind fresh and excited about getting into the gym to train. When I'm at the gym, I'm able to be very focused, rested, and get all the work done that I need.
On top of that, I have more time in my personal life to devote to work or play. The 3-day split that Jim and I have spoken about has been a great tool in my training arsenal.
Matt Rhodes
The 3 Day a Week Manual is one of the best books recently written. It has a ton of clear cut, useful information that can be applied immediately. It is grass roots training at it's finest. Reminds me of the days when training wasn't so complicated. You have taken a topic of program design and simplified it so that results are the end result. I recommend any trainer, coach, or strength enthusiast to buy this manual and actually USE it. As a business owner who has limited time to train, the 3 Day Manual is a great tool to get my training in the time I have. We need more books like this in the strength industry.
alright, i ordered it. I'm a sucker. I pretty much train this way anyway, but i enjoy reading stuff on training, and i really enjoy reading Jim's training log. We'll see how it is in a few days.
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Yea, give us a review. I also train 3 days a week with one day focusing on squat, bench, and deadlift. I'll probably end up getting it anyways but would like to read more reviews about it.
I have some time, so i figured i'd go over and write a little more detailed review of this rather than a sentence or two.
After milling over this book a lot more, it does have a lot of really good ideas in it for programs. Some assistance work is a little repetitive, but he shows how someone can change around a program a bunch of different ways to work.
It's a little high in price, but i would suggest getting it. It has the 5/3/1 approach in it, but also has some other things that i might be interested in trying (his boring but big routine is pretty cool).
A lot of the stuff over at elitefts is written for the geared lifter, but a lot of the programs in this book are for the raw lifter. He also alters the programs to fit what need the person wants. For example, he goes over how to change it around if you want to work on mainly strength, or if you want to work on bodybuilding. He also goes over how to alter his famous program in a number of ways.
My first impression wasn't too great about this book. Maybe because i thought it would have a little more wendler prose in it, but after referring to it a number of times, I can say that i would suggest anyone who wants to get strong on simplified training BUY IT.
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