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5/3/1 Namekian Strength
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5/3/1 Namekian Strength

Jose A.
Jose A.· Jun 2024
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
5/3/1 with hypertrophy work (upper body focus) and an arm day. On the 4th week it's a deload week from heavy weight and running 3x10 on the big lifts at 65% of 1TRM. After week 4, proceed to add 5lbs to upper body lifts and 5-10lbs to lower body lifts and start another wave.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
13.6%
Triceps
13.6%
Lats
12.5%
Front Delts
11.1%
Biceps
10%
Quadriceps
6.1%
Glutes
5.6%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Hamstrings
5.1%
Upper Back
4.8%
Abs
4.2%
Lower Back
2.2%
Neck
1.8%
Forearms
1.7%
Adductors
1.7%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Chest Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps—
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps—
4Yates Row412 reps—
5Helms Row412 reps—
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)412 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps—
3Pull-Up (Weighted)35 reps—
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps—
5Seated Military Press (Barbell)310 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Behind-the-Neck Push Press310 reps—
3Bench Press (Wide Grip)412 reps—
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)412 reps—
5Pullover (Dumbbell)410 reps—
6Hanging Leg Raise315 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)410 reps60%
3Barbell Row310 reps—
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)310 reps—
5Hammer Curl412 reps—
#ExerciseSetsReps
1JM Press310 reps
2Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)312 reps
3Katana Extension312 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps
6Neck Flexion315 reps

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 Namekian Strength 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 70 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 Namekian Strength is structured around 5 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 Namekian Strength 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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