146 reviews for 5/3/1 for Beginners
5/3/1 for Beginners is a popular variation of the 5/3/1 training methodology for beginners and novice lifters to dramatically increase their strength on the squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press.
Be sure to check out 5/3/1 Forever book, which collects Jim's thinking on 5/3/1 with his latest training methods and over 50 training templates. Go to www.jimwendler.com to learn more.
5/3/1 for Beginners is free on Boostcamp App. You can also find other 5/3/1 templates like 5/3/1 Boring But Big and 5/3/1 Building the Monolith in app format for free on Boostcamp.
Read the 5/3/1 program guide below.
Jesse Yoza
Man, 403 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
This is so easy to follow yet challenging to do. I was recovering from a bicep tear, and when I finally got back into the gym, I was very weak. I ran this program back to back for months, and I gained back a bunch of ground. People who want to powerlift but don't know where to start this is it!
Woman, 32
2 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Thank you!
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Man2 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good for the morning exercise.
Scott R.
Man, 412 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great intro back into it to see some gains
Adam S.
Man, 502 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I love it! Great program to get back into muscle gains!
Jean L.
Man, 352 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program. Went from max 136kg squat to 141kg x2 while losing some weight
Keith O.
Man, 392 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Perfect on-ramp program for experienced and novice lifters. Read the explanation and add in your accessorie lifts for best results.
Liam M.
Man, 352 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Simple and easy to follow for someone just getting back into weightlifting! Worked as expected to reignite my interest in the gym!
Man
2 weeks complete
7 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Simple and effective. Nothing fancy in the movements, just get in there and get the work done.
Joe T.
Man, 532 weeks complete
Less than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
It's good but I'm an old fella and I'm not backing this up with great nutrition so I'll have to get that going. Great to have the guidance and ability to collect details of each session. All good.