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SSB 5/3/1 principles 4 week cycle including deload
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SSB 5/3/1 principles 4 week cycle including deload

Unlock your strength and athleticism in just 4 weeks with the SSB 5/3/1 cycle—power up, push limits, and dominate your goals.

Joe M.
Joe M.· Aug 2025
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Unlock your strength potential with the SSB 5/3/1 Principles 4-Week Cycle, designed for intermediate lifters looking to enhance their power and athleticism. This comprehensive program spans 12 sessions over four weeks, incorporating essential lifts like the Safety Bar Squat and Leg Press, alongside accessory work to build muscle and improve performance. Each week features progressive overload and a deload phase to ensure recovery, making it perfect for those ready to elevate their training. Equip yourself with a full gym and get ready to push your limits!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
21%
Hamstrings
19.4%
Glutes
17.9%
Abs
9.3%
Adductors
7.8%
Calves
7.6%
Upper Back
6.5%
Rear Delts
4.5%
Lower Back
3%
Lats
2%
Biceps
0.5%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Safety Bar Squat55 reps75%
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps—
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps—
4Standing Calf Raise420 reps—
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)415 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Safety Bar Squat122 reps60%
2Leg Press312 reps—
3Glute-Ham Raise312 reps—
4Seated Calf Raise420 reps—
5Face Pull420 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Safety Bar Squat510 reps65%
2Hack Squat312 reps—
3Seated Hamstring Curl415 reps—
4Calf Raise (Machine)420 reps—
5Rear Delt Fly (Cable)420 reps—

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, SSB 5/3/1 principles 4 week cycle including deload 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 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.

SSB 5/3/1 principles 4 week cycle including deload is structured around 3 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.

SSB 5/3/1 principles 4 week cycle including deload 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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