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5/3/1 1000% Monolith
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 1000% Monolith

zcd
zcd· May 2025
20athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This is my bastardized mashup of Full Body 1000% Awesome and Building the Monolith, essentially a BtM prep course to help you get ready for all the chins and dips Note: you can switch the press and bench press on this template. Do not use a training max, enter your true 1RMs 3 days of hard conditioning (optional) 3 days of easy conditioning Run this two or three times as a leader and then use Building the Monolith as your anchor

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and 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
Upper Back
13.2%
Triceps
12.3%
Front Delts
12.3%
Quadriceps
9.6%
Glutes
9.6%
Hamstrings
9.6%
Chest
7.9%
Lats
6.1%
Abs
4.8%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Biceps
3.9%
Adductors
3.5%
Lower Back
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps70%
2Zercher Squat (Barbell)15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
3Chin-Up (Bodyweight)150 reps
4Face Pull150 reps
5Dip (Bodyweight)150–100 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
2Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)510 reps65%
3Dumbbell Row150 reps
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)150 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps60%
15 reps70%
15 reps80%
2Zercher Squat (Barbell)55 reps70%
3Chin-Up (Weighted)55 reps
4Face Pull150 reps
5Shrug (Dumbbell)150 reps

Weeks 2–3 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 1000% Monolith is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 1000% Monolith 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 3 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 1000% Monolith 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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