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Wendler's 3/5/1 - Powerlifting (Squat everyday)
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Wendler's 3/5/1 - Powerlifting (Squat everyday)

liftingodyssey
liftingodyssey· Jun 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
180 min
Testing 5 week squatting

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Quadriceps
15.9%
Glutes
15.9%
Hamstrings
15.9%
Triceps
9.1%
Abs
8.6%
Front Delts
8.4%
Adductors
6.9%
Upper Back
6.1%
Chest
4.5%
Middle Delts
3.9%
Lats
1.5%
Biceps
1.4%
Lower Back
1.1%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
3Squat (Barbell)53 reps88%
4Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)16 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
15 reps70%
17 reps70%
14 reps70%
16 reps70%
18 reps70%
5Plank10.5–1 min@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
3Squat (Barbell)53 reps88%
4Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
5Bench Press (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
18+ reps70%
6Military Press (Barbell)16 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
15 reps70%
17 reps70%
14 reps70%
16 reps70%
18 reps70%
7Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–9
8Face Pull312–15 reps@7–9
9Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps@7–9
10Bicep Curl (Cable)36–8 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
3Squat (Barbell)53 reps88%
4Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
5Deadlift (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
15+ reps70%
6Chest Supported Row (Machine)48–10 reps@7–9
7Plank10.5–1 min@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
3Squat (Barbell)53 reps88%
4Military Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
13 reps80%
5Military Press (Barbell)13+ reps90%
11+ reps95%
11+ reps100%
18+ reps70%
6Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps50%
15 reps60%
13 reps70%
15 reps70%
17 reps70%
14 reps70%
16 reps70%
18 reps70%
7Dips36–10 reps@7–9
8Pull-Up (Weighted)36–10 reps@7–9
9Lateral Raises310–15 reps@7–9
10Plank10.5–1 min@7–9

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Wendler's 3/5/1 - Powerlifting (Squat everyday) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 180 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.

Wendler's 3/5/1 - Powerlifting (Squat everyday) 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Wendler's 3/5/1 - Powerlifting (Squat everyday) 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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