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5/3/1 for athletes
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5/3/1 for athletes

· May 2024
11athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Hybrid powerlifting/athlete training

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
11.7%
Upper Back
10.8%
Triceps
9.7%
Lats
9.5%
Biceps
9.5%
Chest
8.9%
Front Delts
8.2%
Glutes
6.9%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Other
4.6%
Hamstrings
4.4%
Olympic
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Abs
1.6%
Adductors
1.1%
Lower Back
1.1%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Box Jump55 reps
2Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Power Clean15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
Superset
4ALeg Curl38–10 reps
4BLeg Extension38–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Push Up55 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
4Dip (Bodyweight)38–10 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)55 reps
2T-Bar Row15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Lat Pulldown15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
4Hammer Curl38–10 reps@8
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8
6Face Pull38–10 reps@8

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 for athletes 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 for athletes is structured around 3 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 for athletes 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.

Get started

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