Lazy-5/3/1

by Ismael
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Program Description

Eases you into the 531 routine with just 3x a week after years of laziness. Go ahead and guess your 1RM. No it's not close to your last attempt from 3 years ago. Try 65% of it. Maybe 69%. Don't worry, you'll get back to it quickly. Well maybe not, but who cares. Take your time. 4 weeks per cycle. Do 1, maybe 2. Week 1: - Low volume. - You'll probably want to be done after main lifts. That's cool, skip the accessory lifts this time. Week 2: - Still low volume because lazy, but more weight. - Add a superset from accessories after main lifts. Week 3: - Starting to look familiar. Maybe not since you can't remember. - Don't stop Week 4: - 5/3/1 lite with second set last (SSL) - Still only 3x a week. If you run it a second time, use your new 1RM estimates, obviously. Don't run this for more than 2 cycles. Or do?

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate, Beginner
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding, Powerlifting
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    50 minutes
  • Created
    Nov 27, 2025 11:06
  • Last Edited
    Nov 27, 2025 01:36
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Glutes
19%
Quadriceps
15.8%
Hamstrings
15.4%
Chest
8.1%
Triceps
7.6%
Front Delts
7.1%
Abs
6.7%
Upper Back
5.5%
Lower Back
4.7%
Adductors
4.5%
Middle Delts
2.8%
Lats
2.8%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
3
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
55%
70%
80%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
70%
3A
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
2
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
3 reps
55%
75%
85%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3A
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
2
2
2
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
65%
85%
90%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3A
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
4
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
70%
85%
95%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3A
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
3
5 reps
5 reps
3 reps
55%
65%
75%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
70%
3A
Barbell Row
3
8 reps
65%
3B
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
5 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
3
5 reps
5 reps
3 reps
60%
70%
80%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
70%
3A
Barbell Row
3
8 reps
65%
3B
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
5 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
2
3
5 reps
3 reps
3 reps
60%
75%
85%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
70%
3A
Barbell Row
3
8 reps
65%
3B
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
5 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
4
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
70%
85%
95%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5 reps
70%
3A
Barbell Row
3
8 reps
65%
3B
Dip (Bodyweight)
3
5 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
3
8 reps
5 reps
5 reps
50%
65%
75%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10 reps
50%
3A
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
7 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
60%
70%
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10 reps
50%
3A
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
7 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
3 reps
60%
75%
85%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10 reps
50%
3A
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
7 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
4
1
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
70%
85%
95%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10 reps
50%
3A
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
7 reps
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
55%
70%
80%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
70%
3A
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
@7
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
3 Sets
8 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
50%
65%
75%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3 Sets
10 Reps
50%
3A
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
@7
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3 Sets
7 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
55%
65%
75%
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
5 Reps
70%
3A
Barbell Row
3 Sets
8 Reps
65%
3B
Dip (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
5 Reps
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