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Lil_Sammy's 5-3-1
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Lil_Sammy's 5-3-1

Powerlifting program

Samuel Ponomarenko
Samuel Ponomarenko· Jul 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
This program is designed to help lifters build strength by hitting both volume and intensity goals.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.5%
Triceps
11.6%
Glutes
11.3%
Hamstrings
11.3%
Upper Back
8.9%
Chest
7.1%
Front Delts
7.1%
Lats
6.7%
Biceps
5.5%
Abs
4.6%
Middle Delts
3.3%
Lower Back
2.3%
Adductors
2.2%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
1.1%
Abductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)45 reps78%
2Long Pause Bench Press16 reps@8
26 reps@7
3Pull-Up (Weighted)31–10 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps78%
2Leg Press38 reps@8
3Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
4Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps78%
15 reps70%
2Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)35–7 reps@8
3Leg Extension38–14 reps@8
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)310–15 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps70%
2JM Press38 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@8
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@8.5

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, Lil_Sammy's 5-3-1 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 120 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.

Lil_Sammy's 5-3-1 is structured around 4 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.

Lil_Sammy's 5-3-1 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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