5/3/1 : Two Days / Week

by Kyle Harper

Program Description

I created this program because I couldn’t find a 5/3/1 setup for a 2 day a week on the Boostcamp app. I have two young kids at home, but I really wanted to lower the frequency of gym time, so I made this! Some things to note : 1. I usually do the last set as 5+, or 5 reps and then keep going. I couldn’t find an option while creating the template to include that, sadly. 2. The assistance exercises can be swapped out. Jim usually recommends 2-4 assistance, depending on your time. They can be swapped to similiar muscle activators, if you’d like. Don’t overthink assistance.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    3 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    90 minutes
  • Created
    Dec 22, 2025 09:14
  • Last Edited
    Dec 22, 2025 09:46
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
12.5%
Front Delts
12.5%
Glutes
9.4%
Chest
9.4%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Lower Back
7.8%
Quadriceps
6.3%
Lats
6.3%
Biceps
6.3%
Abs
4.7%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Middle Delts
3.1%
Adductors
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Back Extension
3
15 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Back Extension
3
15 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Back Extension
3
15 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
70%
80%
90%
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
75%
85%
95%
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 3 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
3
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Back Extension
3 Sets
15 Reps
-
5
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
20 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Good Morning
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-