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5/3/1 North Strong (3-Days)
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5/3/1 North Strong (3-Days)

Eugene S.
Eugene S.· Jun 2024
12athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This 3-week program provides a balanced approach to building strength in the big 3 lifts while also incorporating essential accessory work to ensure overall muscle development and injury prevention. Adjust the accessory exercises as needed based on your progress and preferences. During the Boostcamp app onboarding, enter your Training Max (TM), which is 85% - 90% of your current one Rep Max (1RM). Be conservative with choosing your starting weights to ensure long-term progress. After completing these three weeks, you can take a deload week or repeat the cycle with increased weights based on your new 1RM calculations. Generally speaking, below are the recommended increases to your TM for each new cycle: - Squat: +10 pounds - Deadlifts: +10 pounds - Bench Press: +5 pounds Weight and Intensity: Light - this weight should cause a slight muscle fatigue, while focusing on perfecting your form and technique. Medium - this is a moderate working weight. You need both physical and mental concentration. After completing a set, you should have 2 to 3 reps left in the tank. Heavy - This is a heavy working weight, requiring intense physical and mental focus. After a set you should have only 1 to 2 reps left in the tank.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal 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
14.3%
Glutes
14.3%
Hamstrings
14.3%
Abs
10.6%
Triceps
10.3%
Front Delts
9.4%
Chest
7.1%
Lats
3.7%
Upper Back
3.7%
Adductors
3.6%
Lower Back
3.6%
Middle Delts
2.9%
Biceps
2%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
35 reps85%
2Lat Pulldown38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
35 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
35 reps85%
2Barbell Row38–12 reps@8

Weeks 2–3 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 North Strong (3-Days) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 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 North Strong (3-Days) 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 3 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 North Strong (3-Days) 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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