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5/3/1 +
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5/3/1 +

Nicholas Middleton
Nicholas Middleton· Dec 2024
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
TRAINING MAX: *** Set initial 1 Rep Max to 90% of true one-rep max. ** Use your Week 1 + sets to fine tune your 1RM. For example, if you can do 12 or more for your week 1 top set, bump up your training max. If you can only do 4-6, lower it. If you can do 8-12 at RPE 9 it's probably right on.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Triceps
15.7%
Front Delts
13.6%
Abs
13.5%
Glutes
8.5%
Quadriceps
8.4%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Chest
7.8%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Upper Back
4.1%
Lats
3.4%
Biceps
3.1%
Lower Back
2.1%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep88%
12 reps78%
13 reps78%
14 reps78%
18 reps50%
19 reps50%
110 reps50%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
18 reps50%
19 reps50%
210 reps50%
Superset
3ARussian Twist (Dumbbell)412 reps@10
3BTricep Pushdown (Cable)410 reps@9.5
4Chest Fly (Dumbbell)410 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)26 reps60%
3Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps60%
4Lateral Raise (Cable)310 reps@9
Superset
5ADecline Crunch (Weighted)40 reps
5BHammer Curl410 reps@9
6Seated Row (Cable)410 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
18 reps50%
19 reps50%
210 reps50%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)11 rep88%
12 reps78%
13 reps78%
14 reps78%
18 reps50%
19 reps50%
110 reps50%
Superset
3ATricep Pushdown (Cable)410 reps@9–10
3BReverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)412 reps@10
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)310 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)26 reps60%
3Squat (Barbell)38 reps60%
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@9.5
4BSingle Leg Press310 reps@9
Superset
5ALat Pulldown (Single Arm)410 reps@9–10
5BCable Crunch412 reps@10

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 + 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 + 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 + 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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