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5/3/1 For Bodybuilding (1)
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5/3/1 For Bodybuilding (1)

Dusty D.
Dusty D.· Oct 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Started with 85% Training Max. Will add 5 - 10lbs to the max each cycle depending on strength progression. "The main movement stays the same and keeps strength in the program. This allows you to progress from week to week and actually get stronger, something lacking in about 99% of non-assisted bodybuilders' routines. When you push the assistance in the program below, keep the reps on the final set to just the bare minimum or just slightly over. For conditioning, I highly recommend 30-40 minutes of walking every day. Yes, walking. If you're asking why something so non-strenuous: if physique goals are your only concern, do not let the conditioning take away from your recovery." https://www.jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/101075206-5-3-1-and-bodybuilding

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
16.3%
Front Delts
14.7%
Hamstrings
12%
Chest
10%
Abs
9.7%
Quadriceps
7.9%
Glutes
7.2%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Lats
4.3%
Upper Back
4.3%
Biceps
3.2%
Adductors
1.8%
Lower Back
1.8%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
Superset
2ASeated Military Press (Barbell)410–12 reps@8
2BChin-Up (Bodyweight)4AMRAP
Superset
3APush Up4AMRAP@8
3BMeadows Curl48–10 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
Superset
2ACyclist Squat512–15 reps@8
2BLying Leg Curl512–15 reps@8
Superset
3ALeg Extension410–12 reps@8
3BAb Wheel410–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
Superset
2AInverted Row4AMRAP
2BDip (Bodyweight)4AMRAP
Superset
3AChest Fly (Dumbbell)410–12 reps@8
3BTricep Pushdown (Cable)518–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stiff Leg Deadlift15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
Superset
2ALeg Extension415–20 reps
2BLeg Curl412–15 reps
Superset
3AHanging Knee Raise4AMRAP
3BHome Gym Back Extension4AMRAP

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 For Bodybuilding (1) 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 60 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 For Bodybuilding (1) 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 For Bodybuilding (1) 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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