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5/3/1 SBD
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5/3/1 SBD

5/3/1 with only SBD and accessories

Braden Manning
Braden Manning· May 2025
11athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Pure powerlifting 5/3/1 program for SBD. Accessories are chosen to compliment the lift of the current day. Use 90% of your max when prompted to input your max. When you’ve finished this program, increase whatever maxes you last used by 10 pounds on Squat and Deadlift, and 5 pound on Bench.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Quadriceps
12.7%
Hamstrings
11.8%
Triceps
10%
Chest
9.1%
Glutes
8.2%
Lats
8.2%
Biceps
8.2%
Upper Back
7.3%
Front Delts
7.3%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Calves
4.5%
Lower Back
1.8%
Abs
1.8%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
0.9%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)310 reps@8
3Seated Row (Cable)310 reps@8
4Preacher Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Cable)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Leg Press310 reps@8
3Lying Leg Curl310 reps@8
4Seated Calf Raise310 reps@8

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 SBD 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 SBD 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 SBD 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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