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5/3/1 2-day week, 3x compound lifts
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 2-day week, 3x compound lifts

2-day compound lift following 5/3/1 template

Seb C.
Seb C.· Aug 2025
23athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Olympic Weightlifting, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Designed for myself, struggling to get to the gym more than twice a week and balancing with running/MMA and work. I enjoy the compound lifts from strong lifts which I essentially just plugged into 5/3/1. Gets me in and out the gym very quickly

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.7%
Upper Back
12.7%
Lats
11.3%
Glutes
9.9%
Front Delts
8.5%
Triceps
8.5%
Hamstrings
7%
Abs
7%
Middle Delts
7%
Chest
7%
Adductors
2.8%
Lower Back
2.8%
Biceps
2.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
5Pendlay Row15 reps65%
15 reps75%
6Pendlay Row1AMRAP85%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
4Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
5Pull-Up (Weighted)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
6Pull-Up (Weighted)1AMRAP85%

Weeks 2–4 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 2-day week, 3x compound lifts is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 40 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 2-day week, 3x compound lifts is structured around 2 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 4 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 2-day week, 3x compound lifts 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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