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mad strength 5\3\1
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

mad strength 5\3\1

getting f'ing strong

Arnav S.
Arnav S.· Nov 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
for intermidiate to advancement programs

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
Triceps
12%
Upper Back
10.7%
Front Delts
10%
Abs
9.3%
Lats
8%
Biceps
8%
Middle Delts
8%
Glutes
7.3%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Quadriceps
6.7%
Chest
4%
Lower Back
2.7%
Rear Delts
2%
Forearms
2%
Adductors
1.3%
Abductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
2Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Leg Press28–12 reps@8
4Cable Low Row38–12 reps
5Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)312 reps@8
6Plank (Weighted)2
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
2Military Press (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
4Chin-Up (Assisted)38–12 reps@8
Superset
5ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
5BTricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps
5CBicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
2Squat (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Good Morning28–12 reps@8
4Cable Low Row38–12 reps
5Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)312 reps@8
6Plank (Weighted)2
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Military Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
4Chin-Up (Assisted)38–12 reps@8
Superset
5ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
5BTricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps
5CBicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps

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, mad strength 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 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.

mad strength 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.

mad strength 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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