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5/3/1 BBB and 3/5/1 FSL
IntermediateFree

5/3/1 BBB and 3/5/1 FSL

Nick Mackey
Nick Mackey· Oct 2024
10athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
11 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Structured 5/3/1 program with detraining built in.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
11.1%
Quadriceps
10.3%
Glutes
10.3%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Triceps
10.3%
Upper Back
8.9%
Abs
6.7%
Chest
6.7%
Lats
6.5%
Biceps
6.4%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Adductors
1.8%
Lower Back
1.8%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Dip (Weighted)38–10 reps@9
4Chin-Up (Weighted)38–10 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Dumbbell Row38–10 reps@9
4Decline Sit Up (Weighted)38–10 reps@9
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Dip (Weighted)38–10 reps@9
4Face Pull38–10 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
3Dumbbell Row38–10 reps@9
4Decline Sit Up (Weighted)38–10 reps@9
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)46–10 reps@9
Superset
2ABicep Curl (Barbell)38–10 reps@9
2BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@9
Superset
3ARear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@9
3BConcentration Curl38–10 reps@9

Weeks 2–11 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 BBB and 3/5/1 FSL is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 11 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 BBB and 3/5/1 FSL 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 11 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 BBB and 3/5/1 FSL 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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