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5/3/1 Fun but Big (PowerBuilding+Armwrestling) (1)
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

5/3/1 Fun but Big (PowerBuilding+Armwrestling) (1)

High Volume with balancing taxes. Two cycles then a reload on the 7th week.

Zenon A.
Zenon A.· Oct 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
7 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
only effective exercises

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and 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
Forearms
14.1%
Biceps
12.2%
Quadriceps
10.5%
Upper Back
9.1%
Front Delts
8%
Chest
7.5%
Glutes
6.9%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Triceps
5.2%
Lats
5.1%
Hamstrings
5%
Abs
3.8%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Lower Back
2.3%
Adductors
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–10 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)13–5 reps90%
11–3 reps95%
3Squat (Barbell)15–5 reps75%
15–15 reps65%
4Chin-Up (Weighted)38–10 reps
5Hack Squat120–30 reps
2
6Seated Row (Cable)120–30 reps
2
7Hanging Leg Raise120–30 reps
2
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–10 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)13–5 reps90%
11–3 reps95%
3Bench Press (Barbell)15–5 reps75%
15–15 reps65%
4Standing Shoulder Press(Machine)38–10 reps
5Bicep Curl (Cable)38–10 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Machine)120–30 reps
2
7Lateral Raise (Cable)120–30 reps
2
8Chest Fly (Machine)120–30 reps
2
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–10 reps85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)13–5 reps90%
11–3 reps95%
3Deadlift (Barbell)15–5 reps75%
15–10 reps65%
4High Row48–10 reps
5Incline Chest Press (Machine)120–30 reps
2
6Leg Extension120–30 reps
2
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Side Pronation(Ball Grip)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–5 reps85%
13–3 reps90%
11–3 reps95%
2Cupping(Strap Grip, 6cm)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–5 reps85%
13–3 reps90%
11–3 reps95%
3High Pronation(Cable)15–5 reps65%
15–5 reps75%
15–5 reps85%
13–3 reps90%
11–5 reps95%
4Side Pressure(Strap Grip, 5cm)36–8 reps
5Cupping&Drag(Ultra Grip)33–6 sec
6Back Pressure36–8 reps
7Upright Row (Cable)120–30 reps
2
8Face Pull120–30 reps
2

Weeks 2–7 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 Fun but Big (PowerBuilding+Armwrestling) (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 7 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 70 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 Fun but Big (PowerBuilding+Armwrestling) (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 7 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 Fun but Big (PowerBuilding+Armwrestling) (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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