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Beyond 5/3/1 from T Nation
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Beyond 5/3/1 from T Nation

Barry E.
Barry E.· Feb 2025
12athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
My understanding and take of Wendlers 5/3/1 from T Nation. This version includes Joker sets This is a 4 phased plan - each phase running for 4 weeks, 4 days per week apart from the last week being a 3 day week and deload. % are based on Training max and should be reset for every phase. % in the program are based on the Training max for that phase. UPDATE: Includes some Hyrox / Hybrid / functional cardio stuff at the end for my own purposes or attempting to get fitter. I quite like this stuff so have thrown it in.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Quadriceps
13.6%
Glutes
12.1%
Front Delts
11.3%
Triceps
10.4%
Hamstrings
10%
Abs
9.4%
Other
7.2%
Chest
4.4%
Middle Delts
4%
Upper Back
3.9%
Lower Back
3.9%
Biceps
2.5%
Lats
2.2%
Adductors
2.1%
Forearms
1.5%
Cardio
0.7%
Rear Delts
0.5%
Olympic
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Box Jump35 reps
2Squat (Barbell)13 reps70%
13 reps80%
13 reps90%
3Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps75%
4Lat Pulldown150 reps
5Side Bend (Dumbbell)225 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)315–25 reps
Superset
7AAirdyne112 reps
7BGoblet Cyclist Squat112 reps
Superset
8ARowing Machine112 reps
8BPush Up112 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Med Ball Slam310 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps70%
13 reps80%
13 reps90%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps75%
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps
5Back Extension (Weighted)310–15 reps
6Face Pull1100 reps
Superset
7ASkiErg110 reps
7BBurpee110 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Broad Jump35 reps
2Squat (Barbell)55 reps75%
3Bench Press (Barbell)13 reps70%
13 reps80%
13 reps90%
4Seated Row (Machine)150 reps
5Side Bend (Dumbbell)225 reps
6Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)315–25 reps
7Stair Climber110–20 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Med Ball Slam315 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)53 reps75%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)13 reps70%
13 reps80%
13 reps90%
4Hammer Curl310 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift310–15 reps50%
6Band Pull Apart1100 reps
7Sprint100.5 min

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Beyond 5/3/1 from T Nation is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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.

Beyond 5/3/1 from T Nation 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beyond 5/3/1 from T Nation 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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