What are your opinions on 5/3/1?

[dmmcclair]

So first things first, I have experienced great success in the past on 5/3/1. And thoroughly enjoyed the gains I made. My question is more about your opinions of the different variations: triumvirate, boring but big, body weight, bodybuilding? What are your thoughts on the different programs?

 

[OnionKnight]

BBB all the way. The bodybuilding one looks like it was made to satisfy men's fitness garbage

Yea I sit on the squat rack for a full 45 minutes or so when it's squat day. Don't really give a fuk if it irritates people lol

 

[PaulBlack]

What are your thoughts on the different programs?

Here's a question for anybody...
Can anyone tell by looking at a trainee after a years+ work, what program he/she is on, if he/she is doing the big 5-7 exercises with regularity, focus and determination whilst adding weight weekly???

If the programs utilize compound work/exercises, and some heavy focus on weight progression, then any of those programs can work depending on specific goals, if the trainees head is into some discomfort and hard determined work.

 

[Mr.Sinister]

Depends on your goals as to what assistance template you should use. I've had some contact with Wendler through the EFS website, and he prefers certain templates for certain outcomes.