5-3-1 Modified for Disc Injury (back injury)
A modified 5-3-1 for people with lower back issues, with added exercises to hit triceps and biceps.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overhead Press (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Lat Pulldown | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 3 | Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable) | 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 4 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 1 | 15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @6 | ||
| 5 | Face Pull | 1 | 20 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 20 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 20 reps | @6 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Leg Press | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 3 | Leg Curl | 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 4 | Bird Dog | 1 | 6 reps | @5 |
| 1 | 4 reps | @5 | ||
| 1 | 2 reps | @5 | ||
| 5 | Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 1 | 6 reps | @5 |
| 1 | 4 reps | @5 | ||
| 1 | 2 reps | @5 | ||
| 6 | Side Plank | 1 | 6 reps | @5 |
| 1 | 4 reps | @5 | ||
| 1 | 2 reps | @5 | ||
| 7 | Dead Hang | 1 | 0.5 min | @5 |
| 1 | 0.5 min | @5 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Chest Supported Row (Barbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 3 | Incline Curl (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 4 | Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 5 | Plank | 1 | 1 min | @6 |
| 1 | 1 min | @6 | ||
| 1 | 1 min | @6 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trap Bar Deadlift | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Goblet Squat | 1 | 12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @6 | ||
| 3 | Farmer's Walk (Weighted) | 1 | 30 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 30 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 30 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 30 reps | @6 | ||
| 4 | Shrug (Dumbbell) | 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 | ||
| 5 | Dead Hang | 1 | 0.5 min | @6 |
| 1 | 0.5 min | @6 |
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 Modified for Disc Injury (back injury) 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 Modified for Disc Injury (back injury) 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.
5-3-1 Modified for Disc Injury (back injury) 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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