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5/3/1 5’s Pro + PR +FSL 3 Day
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 5’s Pro + PR +FSL 3 Day

Slow strength, steady progress — 5/3/1 5’s Pro + PR + FSL using an 85% Training Max while cutting.

Matt D.
Matt D.· Feb 2026
7athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is designed to maintain and build strength during a calorie deficit by using Jim Wendler’s 5/3/1 methodology with an 85% Training Max. The lower training max keeps intensity manageable, supports recovery while cutting, and reduces injury risk. 2-3 days hard conditioning. As many days of light conditioning. The 5’s Pro main sets provide consistent submaximal volume, the PR set allows for performance tracking and motivation without grinding, and First Set Last (FSL) adds controlled hypertrophy work to help preserve muscle mass. Overall goal: keep strength high, fatigue low, and muscle intact while body fat drops.

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
Quadriceps
12.4%
Glutes
12.2%
Hamstrings
12.2%
Triceps
11.6%
Front Delts
10.1%
Abs
9.6%
Chest
6.9%
Upper Back
6.1%
Lats
4.1%
Biceps
3.6%
Middle Delts
3.2%
Adductors
2.7%
Lower Back
2.6%
Rear Delts
1%
Abductors
1%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)65 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)65 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)510 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps65%
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps65%
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)512 reps
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps
5Face Pull415 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise315 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)65 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)65 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Leg Press410 reps
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
5Decline Sit Up (Weighted)410 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 5’s Pro + PR +FSL 3 Day 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 90 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 5’s Pro + PR +FSL 3 Day 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.

5/3/1 5’s Pro + PR +FSL 3 Day 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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