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5/3/1 powerbuilding modified for armwrestlers.
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 powerbuilding modified for armwrestlers.

Ritweek Singh
Ritweek Singh· Aug 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
100 min
Strength focused program designed with low frequency and high intensity. Especially for beginner armwrestlers looking to recover from tendonitis and building fundamental armwrestling strength at the same time.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and 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
11.8%
Front Delts
10.2%
Chest
10%
Quadriceps
9.1%
Upper Back
8.5%
Glutes
8.1%
Hamstrings
7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Lats
5.9%
Forearms
5.6%
Biceps
4.9%
Lower Back
4.4%
Calves
3.3%
Abs
2.3%
Adductors
1.5%
Rear Delts
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Squat (Barbell)33 reps85%
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
5Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Cable)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
7Seated Calf Raise210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Military Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Military Press (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Military Press (Barbell)53 reps85%
4Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)26–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Bench Press (Close Grip)48 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)210 reps@9
110 reps@10
7Tricep Extension (Barbell)210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
8Wrist curls (ez bar)28–10 reps@9
18–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Deadlift (Barbell)33 reps85%
4Front Squat (Barbell)28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
5Barbell Row28–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
7Seated Calf Raise210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
8Pronation with belt28–10 reps@9
18–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps85%
4Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)26–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)48 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
6Tricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@10
7Hammer Curl (Cable)210 reps@9
110 reps@10
8Supination with belt28–10 reps@9
18–10 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 powerbuilding modified for armwrestlers. 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 100 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 powerbuilding modified for armwrestlers. 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 powerbuilding modified for armwrestlers. 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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