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5/3/1 Beginner with Accessories
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 Beginner with Accessories

Monica D.
Monica D.· Apr 2024
28athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Strength training using 531 method On the main compound lifts, do amrap with the prescribed rep count as the minimum for the top set, I.e. 5+ on top set for week 1 etc. For reps on accessories at RPE - add weight ascending to a top set, I.e. 12 @100, 10 @120, 8 @140 etc.

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
Quadriceps
14.8%
Glutes
13.6%
Hamstrings
12%
Chest
11.1%
Triceps
10.7%
Lats
8.9%
Upper Back
8.4%
Lower Back
7.9%
Front Delts
4.8%
Abs
3.3%
Biceps
3%
Adductors
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
3Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
4Dip (Assisted)112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Hamstring Curl112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
4Back Extension112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Paused)45 reps@6
2Underhand Lat Pulldown112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
3Wide Grip Lat Pulldown112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
4High Row112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
5Barbell Row112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)35 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Hack Squat112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6
4Leg Extension112 reps@6
110 reps@6
18 reps@6

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 Beginner with Accessories 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 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 Beginner with Accessories 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 Beginner with Accessories 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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