I didn't remember exactly how long it had been since I did a blog entry, but I was afraid to check. When I realized how backwards that was, I decided to get my ass on here and do some typing. I haven't logged my last few workouts, which stings but it's not the worst thing that could possibly happen.
Anyway, I've just purchased the MAW foundation "Programs that Work" ebooks which are fantastic. Tons of legit programs from all walks of strength and conditioning life, including some bonus programs from Dave Tate, John Meadows and Jim Wendler. The S4 compound training wouldn't suit me at the moment, but it was still really cool to be able to read, set by set and rep by rep what the guys were doing in the compound and how it evolved.
John Meadows' programming is what I'll do if I ever get bitten by the bodybuilding bug. I doubt that will ever happen but if I were a bodybuilder, he's the kind I'd want to be.
Now, Jim Wendler's program...
Obviously I'm a huge fan of Wendler's work, having been training mostly using some kind of 5/3/1 for the last five years. This program is basically his take on a west side style program for a raw lifter - which is AWESOME. Without getting into too much detail, it lays out 16 weeks of training toward the goal of improving the maxes of the three major power lifts, plain and simple. I'm planning on following it to the end and seeing what happens. Maybe I'll just go straight back to 5/3/1, or keep doing this if I respond well. Whatever happens, I'm definitely not going to get weaker doing it and it should be a fun and refreshing challenge to start off 2014.
No matter who you are or what kind of training you like, you can benefit from these ebooks and they go toward a great cause. I actually ended up buying volume 2 twice cause I forgot to save it the first time and the link went dead. I'm sure I could've emailed them and gotten it figured out but I don't mind giving an extra 20 bucks to Make-a-Wish and getting it instantly. This is the link:
http://articles.elitefts.com/products-reviews/boost-your-knowledge-grant-a-wish/
Merry Christmas everyone.
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