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BBB 5/3/1 For beginner's ver 1.
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BBB 5/3/1 For beginner's ver 1.

BBB 5/3/1 for beginners

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trash· Nov 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Strength, endurance and mass. Classic BBB 5/3/1 for beginners (with deload week) from Jim Wendler's with recommendations accessories (beginner version). Accessories start from 5x5 and gradually increase to 10x5. After that, the final version should be either 10x10 or 5x20 (50-100 rep per accessory). Main progression: You can test your RM every 2-3 cycles, or add 2.5kg to each side barbell for the upper body (barbell press and military press) and 5kg for the lower body (deadlift and squat) every cycle. // !!!The most important rule of all is that clean technique comes first!!! // You don't have to do any accessory's during the deload week (see how you feel). As soon as you can confidently perform 100 repetitions each, switch to working with weights and add same working sets to the second main lifts (on days 1 and 3).

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
Abs
16.2%
Quadriceps
13.7%
Glutes
12.9%
Triceps
10.7%
Chest
10.6%
Front Delts
9.1%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Lower Back
4.9%
Adductors
3.3%
Lats
2.5%
Upper Back
2.3%
Biceps
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)15+ reps85%
3Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
4Push Up10 reps—
5Chin-Up (Bodyweight)10 reps—
6Lying Leg Raise10 reps—
7Sit Up310–15 reps@8
8Plank31 min—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)15+ reps85%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)15+ reps85%
5Dip (Bodyweight)10 reps—
6Inverted Row10 reps—
7Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)10 reps—
8Back Extension310 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)15+ reps85%
3Squat (Barbell)15 reps50%
15 reps60%
15 reps70%
4Push Up10 reps—
5Wide Grip Pull-Up10 reps—
6Lying Leg Raise10 reps—
7Sit Up310–15 reps@8
8Plank31 min—

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, BBB 5/3/1 For beginner's ver 1. 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.

BBB 5/3/1 For beginner's ver 1. 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.

BBB 5/3/1 For beginner's ver 1. 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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