Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 - what accessory work do you guys include

[charlesd]

What accessory work do you guys include and on what day? I like the program as the idea is simple but i want to add a few things and i'm not sure what.

thanks in advance.

[Off Road]

I do the Boring But Big for the squat and deadlift days.
I do the Triumvirate for the press and bench days.
I also do sled pulls the day after squats and deadlifts.

[bald bull]

Basically that depends on you and your own personal weaknesses and your situation as a powerlifter(ex do u compete in all 3 events or just push/pull). If your just a bench/puller then i would incorporate more back and shoulders into your routine since they help both your lifts. ,etc. Hope this helps.

What accessory work do you guys include and on what day? I like the program as the idea is simple but i want to add a few things and i'm not sure what.

thanks in advance.

[LuNa]

I do the Boring But Big for the squat and deadlift days.
I do the Triumvirate for the press and bench days.
I also do sled pulls the day after squats and deadlifts.

I second this. Boring but Big for lower body is pretty awesome. I do Triumvirate with adding some exercises that cater to my specific needs. I dont do conditiong as of yet but i really should.

You can do whatever exercises you want. Just a note on the Boring but Big for deadlifts, i havent been able to properly walk since Wednesday. Go light if its your first time :).

[SkyeD]

What lifts are considered accessory lifts

[LuNa]

What lifts are considered accessory lifts

From his book:
Assistance exercises accomplish four main tasks. In no particular order, they:
• Strengthen weak areas of the body.
• Compliment and help increase the four basic lifts.
• Provide balance and symmetry to your body and your training.
• Build muscle mass.

[Off Road]

From his book:
Assistance Exercises Assistance exercises accomplish four main tasks. In no particular order, they:
• Strengthen weak areas of the body.
• Compliment and help increase the four basic lifts.
• Provide balance and symmetry to your body and your training.
• Build muscle mass.

Did you memorize the whole book?
I had to go back to the book to remember the word Triumvirate :evillaugh:

[LuNa]

Did you memorize the whole book?
I had to go back to the book to remember the word Triumvirate :evillaugh:

Lol, its quite easy to look for it in the e-book :). Thanks to the OP btw, im supposed to be studying but ended up reading up on assistance work :p.