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5/3/1 beginner 4 day program
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5/3/1 beginner 4 day program

Jim Wendlers 5/3/1 program

Will B.
Will B.· Aug 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Novice friendly program for the time poor individual. Follows Jim Wendler’s “triumvirate” programme, which entails a single main lift plus 2 accessory lifts, 4 days per week. One cycle is 4 weeks long with a deload in week 4. At the beginning of a new cycle, the lifter adds no more than 10lbs to lower body lifts, and 5lbs to upper body lifts. After stalling, drop the weight by 10% and restart.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
Hamstrings
13.1%
Triceps
11.7%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Chest
10.9%
Upper Back
10.4%
Glutes
8.6%
Lats
8.2%
Front Delts
7.8%
Abs
6%
Lower Back
4.2%
Middle Delts
2.9%
Biceps
2.7%
Adductors
1.5%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Dip (Bodyweight)510 reps
3Chin-Up (Bodyweight)510 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Good Morning312 reps
3Hanging Leg Raise515 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)515 reps
3Dumbbell Row510 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Leg Press515 reps
3Lying Leg Curl510 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 beginner 4 day program 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 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 beginner 4 day program 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 beginner 4 day program 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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