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5/3/1 + BBB (DB Incline Bench)
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5/3/1 + BBB (DB Incline Bench)

5/3/1 with alternating BBB accessories. DB Incline Bench as a compromise for front-delt work without OHP.

Mike P.
Mike P.· Feb 2025
10athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
- Initially enter 1RM as 'Training Max' (90% of actual 1RM). - During Week 3's final 1+ sets, if you can get ~5 good reps: Add 2.5kg to Bench & DB Incline. Add 5.0kg to Squat & Deadlift. If not, then consider maintaining/lowering TM next cycle. - Settings > Weight Units > Smallest Plates 1kg. Required for dumbbell exercises to calculate properly. Round up/down to 2.5kg as necessary for other lifts.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
15.2%
Front Delts
10.7%
Lats
10.2%
Chest
8.1%
Triceps
8.1%
Quadriceps
8.1%
Glutes
8.1%
Hamstrings
8.1%
Biceps
5.1%
Rear Delts
5.1%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Abs
4.1%
Adductors
2%
Lower Back
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)510 reps60%
4Seated Row (Cable)510 reps
5Face Pull510 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps60%
4Pull-Up (Assisted)510 reps
5Lateral Raise (Cable)510 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)1AMRAP85%
3Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps60%
4Seated Row (Cable)510 reps
5Face Pull510 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Squat (Barbell)510 reps60%
4Pull-Up (Assisted)510 reps
5Lateral Raise (Cable)510 reps

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, 5/3/1 + BBB (DB Incline Bench) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 50 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

5/3/1 + BBB (DB Incline Bench) is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5/3/1 + BBB (DB Incline Bench) is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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