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Jim Wendler

Creator and author of 5/3/1

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29K+Athletes Trained
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Overview

Jim Wendler is a coach on Boostcamp with 3 proven training programs that 29,364 lifters have followed. Creator and author of 5/3/1. Jim Wendler's programs are built for lifters of all levels, focus on muscle building and strength, and run 3–4 days per week. The most-followed is 5/3/1 Boring But Big, with 20,413 lifters. All are free to follow in the Boostcamp app: pick one and start today.

Jim Wendler is the creator and author of the famous 5/3/1 training methodology. He is a three-time letter winner at the University of Arizona (football) and has squatted 1000 pounds in competition. Authored books: 5/3/1 Forever by Jim Wendler The latest in the 5/3/1 series, 5/3/1 Forever collects all of Jim’s thinking on 5/3/1 with the latest training methods (e.g. anchors and leaders) and over 50 different 5/3/1 training templates. Beyond 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler This represents a major step forward in Jim’s training philosophy, introducing concepts like First Set Last (FSL) and Joker sets that have become 5/3/1 staples. To understand how 5/3/1 can work best for you, putting in a little reading work goes a long way. 5/3/1 for Powerlifting by Jim Wendler If you're looking for a powerlifting specific interpretation of powerlifting for 5/3/1, this book is for you.

Major Achievements

  • Played football at the University of Arizona and three-time letter winner
  • Squatted 1,000 pounds in competition
  • Elite lifter with a 2,375 pound total
  • Coached high school athletes, collegial athletes, and general populations

Programs (3)

Programs by Jim Wendler

5/3/1 Boring But Big

Intermediate4 days/wk4 weeksFree★ 4.320,413 lifters

5/3/1 Boring But Big is a free program by Jim Wendler for intermediate lifters, focused on strength and muscle building. It runs 4 days per week for 4 weeks, with every session laid out for you. 20,413 lifters have already followed it on Boostcamp, and it is rated 4.3/5 from 3,146 ratings. BBB is one of the most popular 5/3/1 versions with a focus on high volume accessories for size gains. Start it today in the free Boostcamp app.

5/3/1 for Beginners

Beginner–Intermediate3 days/wk3 weeksFree★ 4.47,036 lifters

5/3/1 for Beginners is a free program by Jim Wendler for beginner and intermediate lifters, focused on strength and muscle building. It runs 3 days per week for 3 weeks, with every session laid out for you. 7,036 lifters have already followed it on Boostcamp, and it is rated 4.4/5 from 1,186 ratings. The famous 5/3/1 philosophy for beginner lifters. Start it today in the free Boostcamp app.

5/3/1 Building the Monolith

Advanced3 days/wkFree★ 4.41,915 lifters

5/3/1 Building the Monolith is a free program by Jim Wendler for advanced lifters, focused on muscle building and strength. It runs 3 days per week, with every session laid out for you. 1,915 lifters have already followed it on Boostcamp, and it is rated 4.4/5 from 438 ratings. Jim Wendler's size building template. BtM is for advanced athletes and is harder than 5/3/1 BBB. Start it today in the free Boostcamp app.

Jim Wendler FAQ

What programs has Jim Wendler created on Boostcamp?

Jim Wendler has 3 programs on Boostcamp: 5/3/1 Boring But Big (intermediate, 4 days per week, free), 5/3/1 for Beginners (beginner–intermediate, 3 days per week, free), and 5/3/1 Building the Monolith (advanced, 3 days per week, free). Pick one and every workout is laid out for you in the free Boostcamp app.

Are Jim Wendler's programs free?

Yes. All 3 of Jim Wendler's programs are free to follow in the Boostcamp app on iOS and Android, so you can start today without paying.

Which Jim Wendler program is best for beginners?

5/3/1 for Beginners is the Jim Wendler program built for beginners. It runs 3 days per week, and 7,036 lifters have already followed it. Start it free in the Boostcamp app.

How many people have followed Jim Wendler's programs?

Jim Wendler's programs have been followed by 29,364 lifters on Boostcamp. The most-followed is 5/3/1 Boring But Big, with 20,413 lifters. The total adds up each program's count, so a lifter who ran more than one program is counted once per program.

How many days a week are Jim Wendler's programs?

Jim Wendler's programs range from 3 to 4 training days per week, so you can pick the one that fits your week: 5/3/1 Building the Monolith (3), 5/3/1 Boring But Big (4), and 5/3/1 for Beginners (3).

How are Jim Wendler's programs rated?

On Boostcamp, 5/3/1 Boring But Big is rated 4.3/5 from 3,146 ratings, 5/3/1 for Beginners is rated 4.4/5 from 1,186 ratings, and 5/3/1 Building the Monolith is rated 4.4/5 from 438 ratings.

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