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5/3/1 Leviathan Mesocycle
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5/3/1 Leviathan Mesocycle

Great for building strength Can be taxing on the body, so be wary 85 to 90% TM

zcd
zcd· Sep 2024
85athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Women's, Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Leviathan training is very simple. In both leader and anchor templates, you always work up to your training max for a single. After this, the main work and supplemental can be changed. But the premise is simple: work up and hit a single This version contains two leaders, 7th week deload and one anchor for a complete mesocycle Weeks 1-3 (Leader cycle 1) Increase TMs Weeks 4-6 (Leader cycle 2) 7th Week deload Increase TMs Anchor cycle

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
14%
Glutes
14%
Hamstrings
14%
Front Delts
13.5%
Triceps
13.5%
Abs
10.4%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Chest
6.7%
Lower Back
4.8%
Adductors
2.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)11–3 reps70%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)11–3 reps80%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)11–3 reps90%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)11 rep100%
5Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps80%
6Push Accessories125–50 reps
7Pull Accessories125–50 reps
8Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11–3 reps70%
2Deadlift (Barbell)11–3 reps80%
3Deadlift (Barbell)11–3 reps90%
4Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep100%
5Deadlift (Barbell)105 reps70%
6Push Accessories125–50 reps
7Pull Accessories125–50 reps
8Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11–3 reps70%
2Bench Press (Barbell)11–3 reps80%
3Bench Press (Barbell)11–3 reps90%
4Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep100%
5Bench Press (Barbell)510 reps70%
6Push Accessories125–50 reps
7Pull Accessories125–50 reps
8Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)11–3 reps70%
2Squat (Barbell)11–3 reps80%
3Squat (Barbell)11–3 reps90%
4Squat (Barbell)11 rep100%
5Squat (Barbell)120 reps70%
6Push Accessories125–50 reps
7Pull Accessories125–50 reps
8Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps

Weeks 2–10 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 Leviathan Mesocycle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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.

5/3/1 Leviathan Mesocycle 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 10 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 Leviathan Mesocycle 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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