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5/3/1 Prep and Fat Loss
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5/3/1 Prep and Fat Loss

Nick B
Nick B· Mar 2024
307athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
5/3/1 Prep and Fat Loss is designed to be run on a cut and maintain muscle, whilst improving conditioning. I made this for myself so I could track my workouts without a spreadsheet. Before you run this program you need to know your 1 rep maxes for the following - Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat, and Overhead Press. Then calculate 85% of your 1 rep max for each of the four lifts above, to get your Training Max For example if your 1 rep max is 100kg, your Training Max is 85kg. When the program states do x reps for x%, this the percentage of your Training Max. For example, day 1 has the first warm-up at 30%. Using the example above this is 30% of 85kg. To easily calculate percentages, multiply your Training Max by the decimal equal to the percentage. So using the numbers above, this would be 85 x .30, for the first warm up set. Apart from each main lift, Squat etc, feel free to change the other lifts. If following the program, the pulls ups are interchangeable with neutral grip, and chin ups. These are guides only. Just ensure there is 1 push, 1 pull, and 1 single leg/ core movement. These should be done for 3x10 as a minimum. Do more reps when feeling good, stick to 10 when feeling run down. After week 3, add 2.5kg (5lbs) to Bench, and Overhead Press Training Max. After week 3 add 5kg (10lbs) to Squat and Deadlift Training Max. Two extra conditioning days should be undertaken each week.

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 who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.6%
Front Delts
11.6%
Abs
9.8%
Glutes
9.7%
Hamstrings
9.5%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Chest
6.9%
Upper Back
5.6%
Lats
5.4%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Rear Delts
4.5%
Biceps
4.4%
Lower Back
3.2%
Adductors
2.1%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)15 reps30%
15 reps40%
15 reps50%
1BBand Pull Apart320 reps
Superset
2ABench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
2BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
Superset
3ABench Press (Barbell)55 reps70%
3BPull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
Superset
4ASkull Crusher310–15 reps
4BDecline Crunch (Weighted)310–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ADeadlift (Barbell)15 reps30%
15 reps40%
15 reps50%
1BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
Superset
2ADeadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
2BDecline Crunch310–20 reps
Superset
3ADeadlift (Barbell)55 reps70%
3BDip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
Superset
4AGood Morning38–12 reps
4BPull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AOverhead Press (Barbell)15 reps30%
15 reps40%
15 reps50%
1BBand Pull Apart320 reps
Superset
2AOverhead Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
2BBicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps
Superset
3AOverhead Press (Barbell)55 reps70%
3BPullover (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
Superset
4APull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
4BSeated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)15 reps30%
15 reps40%
15 reps50%
1BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
Superset
2ASquat (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
2BDecline Crunch (Weighted)310–20 reps
Superset
3ASquat (Barbell)55 reps70%
3BPush Up3AMRAP
4Split Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps
5Bent Over Row (Barbell)310–15 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, 5/3/1 Prep and Fat Loss is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 50 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 Prep and Fat Loss 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 6 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 Prep and Fat Loss 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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