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5/3/1 Triumvirate
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 Triumvirate

Strength building for the core 4

CK L.
CK L.· Feb 2025
13athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 is a flexible strength training program for all experience levels that focuses on building’s strength through compound lifts. The program is based on rep schemes of 5, 3, and 1, and is built around four-week cycles. Template is set up for a 7 day program. However this can be a 3 - 7 day program by skipping either Day 1, 3, 6, 7 . Note: day 3 and 7 are cardio days.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Chest
9.8%
Front Delts
9.2%
Glutes
9.1%
Abs
8.3%
Upper Back
5.7%
Lats
5.7%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Lower Back
4.5%
Biceps
2%
Cardio
1.9%
Other
1.9%
Adductors
1.8%
Calves
1.4%
Abductors
0.5%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps45%
13 reps55%
15 reps60%
25 reps70%
15 reps80%
110 reps60%
2Dip (Assisted)515 reps@6.5–8
3Chin-Up (Assisted)510 reps@6.5–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps45%
13 reps55%
15 reps60%
25 reps70%
15 reps80%
110 reps60%
2Good Morning512 reps@6.5–8
3Hanging Leg Raise515 reps@6.5–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Cardio145–60 min@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps45%
13 reps55%
15 reps60%
25 reps70%
15 reps80%
110 reps60%
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)515 reps@6.5
3Dumbbell Row510 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps45%
13 reps55%
15 reps60%
25 reps70%
15 reps80%
110 reps60%
2Leg Press515 reps@6.5
3Lying Leg Curl510 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Push Up310 reps@6.5
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@6.5
18 reps@7
15 reps@8
3Front Squat (Barbell)110 reps@6
110 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
4Standing Calf Raise110 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
5Plank11.5 min@7
21 min@7
6Lat Pulldown310 reps@6.5–8.5
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)115 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
8Pike Push Up310 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Jump Rope15 min@6
2Punching Bag15 min@7
14 min@7.5
13 min@8
3Jump Squat310 reps@7
4Mountain Climber312 reps@7
5Burpee310 reps@7.5
6Plank11.5 min@7
21 min@7

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 Triumvirate 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 40 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 Triumvirate is structured around 7 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 Triumvirate 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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