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Full Body 531 BBB
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Full Body 531 BBB

Chris Wolfe
Chris Wolfe· Nov 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Full body variation of 531 Boring But Big. 4 days a week, alternating upper 531 with lower BBB (5x10) sets and lower 531 with upper BBB sets. 5/3/1 and BBB sets should stay the same, feel free to mess with accessory work. Aim for 25-50 reps of a push, a pull, and a leg or core movement. Reset or deload (not programmed) after 3 weeks. Typically want to use 80-90% of your 1RM as your Training Max, and can adjust it before starting the program based on desired difficulty.

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
Quadriceps
13.8%
Front Delts
12.2%
Triceps
11.4%
Hamstrings
10.7%
Chest
9.5%
Middle Delts
9.5%
Glutes
8.4%
Upper Back
7.3%
Lats
5.3%
Abs
3.2%
Biceps
2.4%
Lower Back
2.2%
Adductors
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.6%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
5Leg Curl210 reps@8
110 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
4Lat Pulldown210 reps@8
110 reps@9
5Leg Extension210 reps@8
110 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
4Face Pull215 reps@8
115 reps@9
5Leg Press210 reps@8
110 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
5Leg Curl210 reps@8
110 reps@9

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, Full Body 531 BBB 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 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.

Full Body 531 BBB 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Full Body 531 BBB 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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