Wendler's 5/3/1 vs. Dave Tate's Periodization Bible

[JetlifeBB]

What do you guys know about each 5/3/1? Which one have you all found more effective?
I want to switch up my routine and try a new kind of workout.. I thought the 5/3/1 method sounded pretty good for good strength and mass gains (I want that happy medium).

[mmorton]

do 5/3/1 with the periodization version he outlines in the book. win-win

[Harloe]

do 5/3/1 with the periodization version he outlines in the book. win-win

/thread

[Lucharilla0311]

Just pick one and get stronger. See progression=mass thread in sig. You can either major in the minor or put something down and SFW.

[JetlifeBB]

Just pick one and get stronger. See progression=mass thread in sig. You can either major in the minor or put something down and SFW.

I read your whole post, and alot in it (even the DC stuff, seemed interesting but I don't think I'm nearly ready for that kind of strict routine) I just have one question.. what does SFW mean?

[Lucharilla0311]

I read your whole post, and alot in it (even the DC stuff, seemed interesting but I don't think I'm nearly ready for that kind of strict routine) I just have one question.. what does SFW mean?

Thanks! Yeah, as far as DC goes (I was personally trained for over a year with his protege), I tried to write about how that DC mindset (beating the logbook, progression) applies to ALL powerbuilding routines no matter what the goals vs the actual routine.

SFW = Smash ****ing Weights!!

[JetlifeBB]

Ahhh haha, quite a badass acronym man!