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5/3/1 PPL by POE
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

5/3/1 PPL by POE

Sam.Tsang
Sam.Tsang· Jun 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Using 5/3/1 program and PPL to gain strength and muscles, can skip week 4 if you free great after week 3.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
15.6%
Quadriceps
15%
Hamstrings
13.2%
Triceps
10.2%
Chest
10%
Adductors
6.3%
Front Delts
5.7%
Upper Back
4.9%
Lats
3.9%
Lower Back
3.5%
Abs
2.9%
Abductors
2.6%
Middle Delts
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.6%
Calves
1.5%
Biceps
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Dip (Weighted)26–8 reps
18–12 reps
4Lateral Raise (Machine)38–12 reps
5Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)43 reps85%
2Barbell Row26–8 reps
18–12 reps
3Hyperextension38–12 reps
4Face Pull28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
18–12 reps
4Hip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps
5Leg Extension28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)43 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
18–12 reps
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps
4Pec Deck (Machine)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Stiff Leg Deadlift26–8 reps
18–12 reps
4Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
5Lying Leg Curl28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)43 reps85%
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)26–8 reps
18–12 reps
3Hip Abductor (Machine)38–12 reps
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)28–12 reps

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 PPL by POE 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 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 PPL by POE is structured around 6 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 PPL by POE 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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