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RP's Thor Program with 5/3/1
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RP's Thor Program with 5/3/1

Big Burd
Big Burd· Apr 2025
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Back, shoulders, and arms focused program, 3 times a week. Abs, legs, and chest 2 times a week. Progression plan: For 5/3/1 lifts, follow 5/3/1 protocol. For remaining exercises/days: At first, 3 RIR for all lifts. Tuesdays and Thursdays. 2 sets per ex, but add rep or 5 pounds most weeks. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. If not challenging, add 1 set per ex. Deload every 4-8 weeks. Only Tuesday and Thursday. Reduce weights, sets, and reps by 50 percent Do program 8-16 weeks. Assess progress. Repeat or, if bored, change component exercises. Altered to accommodate 5/3/1 programming for main lifts. Thor program designed by Renaissance Periodization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjEl1m-Ef1M&t=358s

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.6%
Biceps
11.3%
Upper Back
11.1%
Front Delts
10.8%
Middle Delts
8.5%
Abs
7.5%
Lats
6.8%
Chest
6%
Glutes
5.7%
Hamstrings
5.7%
Quadriceps
4%
Forearms
3.5%
Lower Back
2.6%
Adductors
2%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bent Over Row (Barbell)210–15 reps@8
2Underhand Lat Pulldown210–15 reps@8
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Good Morning210–15 reps@7
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
4Decline Crunch210–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Upright Row (Barbell)215–20 reps@7
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)215–20 reps@7
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)215–20 reps@7
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)215–20 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Hanging Leg Raise210–15 reps@8
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@7
4Stiff Leg Deadlift210–15 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
1BJM Press210–15 reps@8
2Bicep Curl (Cable)210–15 reps@7
3Tricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@7
4Inverted Row210–15 reps@7
5Lat Pulldown (Wide Grip)210–15 reps@7
6Upright Row (Cable)210–15 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, RP's Thor Program with 5/3/1 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

RP's Thor Program with 5/3/1 is structured around 5 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

RP's Thor Program with 5/3/1 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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