Hey guys, I have the 531 ebook on powerlifting and have ran some accessories suggested, but I am about to complete cycle 1 and thought about running something ppl have had good success with. I am not a competitor, but I like to train to maximize my strength along with keeping the aesthetics in check.
I have ran Starting Strength and Madcow 5x5 previously. I am just now getting used to feeling this 531 out and would like some advice… especially on the accessories.
[quote]hambone79 wrote:
Hey guys, I have the 531 ebook on powerlifting and have ran some accessories suggested, but I am about to complete cycle 1 and thought about running something ppl have had good success with. I am not a competitor, but I like to train to maximize my strength along with keeping the aesthetics in check. I have ran Starting Strength and Madcow 5x5 previously. I am just now getting used to feeling this 531 out and would like some advice… especially on the accessories.[/quote]
What accessories have you been doing for the first cycle? Wendler advises doing the accessory work for 8 weeks (2 cycles) before changing them. Keep the stuff you like and switch out the others for new stuff. Accessory work in 5/3/1 is a journey to find out what works for you. This isn’t rocket science, just do the movements you like.
I personally like either Simple Strength template or the periodization bible template for strength gains. If you are trying to maximize strength 'while keeping asthetics in check" I assume you mean not get fat in the process. The not get fat part is controlled by your kitchen not the accessory template. Honestly I would just pick a accessory template and stick with it for long enough to see if it’s helping. Try one for 3-4 months then switch.
[quote]Mdgray82 wrote:
I personally like either Simple Strength template or the periodization bible template for strength gains. If you are trying to maximize strength 'while keeping asthetics in check" I assume you mean not get fat in the process. The not get fat part is controlled by your kitchen not the accessory template. Honestly I would just pick a accessory template and stick with it for long enough to see if it’s helping. Try one for 3-4 months then switch. [/quote]
I understand the diet process and how that works coupled with training. I just didnâ??t want to give the impression that my training is based around maximal strength gains alone.
I guess the fact that I have been doing simple programs with very lil accessory work for the last 2 years makes me question what exercises I add to the program.
Previously
[quote]hambone79 wrote:
[quote]Mdgray82 wrote:
I personally like either Simple Strength template or the periodization bible template for strength gains. If you are trying to maximize strength 'while keeping asthetics in check" I assume you mean not get fat in the process. The not get fat part is controlled by your kitchen not the accessory template. Honestly I would just pick a accessory template and stick with it for long enough to see if it’s helping. Try one for 3-4 months then switch. [/quote]
I understand the diet process and how that works coupled with training. I just didnâ??t want to give the impression that my training is based around maximal strength gains alone.
I guess the fact that I have been doing simple programs with very lil accessory work for the last 2 years makes me question what exercises I add to the program.
Previously [/quote]
Are you concerned about the exact exercises or which accessory template to use?
Anything in the book. Just pick one.
The matt rhodes hybrid template that Rampantbadger posted a while a go looked very balanced and it fits
nicely with 531 on the main lifts.