Jim Wendler's 5 3 1 Bodybuilding assistance work that is not BBB
(BESIDES SAYING i should do 5x5 or starting strength or neither or some other program) What would you say should change about the assistance work of this 5 3 1 template to make it more balanced for bodybuilding.
I added calf raises on leg day instead of leg extensions for calves and changed the tricep push down to overhead tricep extensions on chest day to hit the long head of the tricep more.
Link to article:[url]http://www.jimwendler.com/2011/09/531-and-bodybuilding/[/url]
Day 1: Shoulders and Biceps
Standing Military Press – 5/3/1
DB Military Press – 4 x12
Side Laterals/Rear Laterals – 4 x12
Barbell Curls – 4 x12
Preacher Curls – 4 x10
Day 2: Back
Deadlift – 5/3/1
Bent Over Rows – 4 x12
Chin ups – 4 x10 (or do Lat Pulldowns)
Good Mornings – 4 x10
Hanging Leg Raises – 4 x12
Day 3: Chest and Triceps
Bench Press – 5/3/1
Weighted Dips – 4 x10
DB Flyes – 4 x12
Triceps Pushdowns – 5 x 20
Push ups – 4 sets to failure
Day 4: Legs and Abs
Squat – 5/3/1
Leg Press – 5 x 15
Leg Curls – 5 x 15
Leg Extensions – 4 x12
Ab Wheel – 4 x12