Program Description
Jim Wendels 531 BBB Template but in a 3 day format, getting rid of the deadlift in favour of the barbell row.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length3 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedMar 12, 2026 09:14
- Last EditedMar 13, 2026 07:56
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Front Delts
14.8%
Triceps
14.8%
Abs
10.1%
Quadriceps
9.3%
Glutes
9.3%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Middle Delts
8.8%
Chest
6%
Lats
6%
Upper Back
6%
Adductors
4.7%
Biceps
0.8%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
70%
80%
90%
55%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
70%
80%
90%
55%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
95%
60%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
95%
60%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Barbell Row
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Goblet Squat
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
90%
55%
2
Barbell Row
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
90%
55%
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Goblet Squat
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
85%
90%
95%
60%
2
Barbell Row
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
80%
85%
95%
60%
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Goblet Squat
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
10 reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
70%
80%
90%
55%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
10 reps
70%
80%
90%
55%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
95%
60%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
10 reps
75%
85%
95%
60%
3
Dip (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
100 reps
RPE 8
5
Ab Wheel
1
100 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Dip (Weighted)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
5
Ab Wheel1 Set
100 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Barbell Row1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
4
Goblet Squat1 Set
100 Reps
@8
5
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
50%
3
Dip (Weighted)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)1 Set
100 Reps
@8
5
Ab Wheel1 Set
100 Reps
@8
