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5/3/1 bbb
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 bbb

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Vilgot G.
Vilgot G.· Jan 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
On the 1 RM you need to take 90% of your max in every lift!!!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
14.5%
Chest
11.5%
Front Delts
9.4%
Quadriceps
8.3%
Glutes
7.8%
Abs
7.5%
Lats
7.2%
Middle Delts
7.1%
Hamstrings
7.1%
Upper Back
5.6%
Biceps
5.4%
Lower Back
2.4%
Adductors
1.9%
Calves
1.7%
Forearms
1.5%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Abductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)10 reps65%
10 reps75%
10 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)10 reps@6
40 reps@8
3Pull-Up (Weighted)10 reps@6
20 reps@10
4Barbell Row10 reps@10
10 reps@8.5
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)20 reps@10
6Bicep Curl (Machine)20 reps@10
7Skull Crusher (Barbell)30 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)10 reps65%
10 reps75%
10 reps85%
2Stiff Leg Deadlift310 reps@8
3Hanging Leg Raise310–20 reps@10
4Straight Leg Calf Raise110–20 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)10 reps@6–6
10 reps@10–9
10 reps@10–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
10 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Lat Pulldown10 reps
10 reps@10–9
30 reps@10–8.5
4Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)20 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (Cable)20 reps@10
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)10 reps@6
20 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
10 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)10 reps@8–10
10 reps@10–10
4Abs Crunch (Machine)310–20 reps@10
5Straight Leg Calf Raise110–20 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)10 reps@6–6
10 reps@10–10
10 reps@8–10

Weeks 2–4 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 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 90 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 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 4 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 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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