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5/3/1 BBB Beefcake
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

5/3/1 BBB Beefcake

Beefcake

Jon Bon Giorno, PhD
Jon Bon Giorno, PhD· Oct 2025
24athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
BBB Beefcake with 5s PRO and some nice assistance work in there.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.3%
Front Delts
12.3%
Quadriceps
10%
Hamstrings
10%
Chest
8.3%
Upper Back
7.9%
Abs
7.5%
Glutes
6.7%
Lats
6.7%
Biceps
6.7%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Adductors
1.7%
Forearms
1.7%
Lower Back
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)510 reps65%
3Chin-Up (Weighted)48–12 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)48–12 reps
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)510 reps65%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
Superset
5ALeg Extension410–12 reps
5BLeg Curl410–12 reps
6One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps65%
3Dip (Weighted)410–12 reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)410–12 reps
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)410–12 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps65%
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)48–12 reps
Superset
5ALeg Extension410–12 reps
5BLeg Curl410–12 reps
6Face Pull310–12 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 Beefcake 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 40 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 Beefcake 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 Beefcake 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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