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5/3/1 Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day
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5/3/1 Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day

Transform your strength with a no-nonsense approach—build power and muscle in just 12 sessions over 4 weeks, right from your garage gym.

Matt D.
Matt D.· Oct 2025
13athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
80 min
Unlock your strength potential with the **Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day** program, designed for those ready to embrace a no-nonsense approach to powerlifting and powerbuilding. Over four weeks, you'll engage in 12 sessions that focus on foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, complemented by accessory movements to enhance your overall power. Each workout, lasting around 80 minutes, is structured to challenge your limits while building a solid physique. Perfect for intermediate lifters with access to a garage gym, this program will help you forge strength and muscle like never before. Get ready to lift heavy and see results! Use 85% training max. Add 5lbs to upper lifts and 10lbs to lower lifts every cycle.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14%
Chest
13%
Front Delts
11.3%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Glutes
8.5%
Middle Delts
7%
Abs
6.5%
Upper Back
6.4%
Hamstrings
5.6%
Lats
4.5%
Biceps
4.5%
Lower Back
3.5%
Adductors
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.4%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)105 reps65%
3Push Up3AMRAP
4Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)105 reps65%
3Dip (Bodyweight)38–10 reps
4Lat Pulldown310 reps
5Walking Lunge28 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)105 reps65%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–10 reps
Superset
4AFace Pull315 reps
4BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Decline Sit Up (Weighted)312–15 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 Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day 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 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 80 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 Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day 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 Boring But Strong Full Body 3 Day 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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