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Pitbull 5/3/1
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Pitbull 5/3/1

Pitbull It’s based on Jim Wandler 5/3/1 programs. It’s designed to give you a well balanced physique with great strength gains. Feel free to change acessories.

· Feb 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Instructions. 1. Fill your 1 RM maxes with 90% of your 1RM. This number will move basically independently from your 1RM. It’s just a number. * acessories does not matter. Don’t change the main lifts - OHP/Deadlift/Bench press/Squat. Other exercises feel free to change accordingly to your preferences and available equipment. 2. Every 3 weeks, add weight to all lifts you made more than the minimum in the AMRAPS. Usually you want X for bench and ohp, and 2X for deadlift and squat, but it is not a rule. You can add 0,5 kg to bench and 1kg to deadlift and squats, and also 2,5kg to bench and 5kg to bench and squats. It’s better to be conservative, to avoid hitting a brick wall. 3. You can deload every 4th week or just keep going and deload when you feel like it. My suggestion is every 2 cycles. Search for pitbull deload for the deload week. 4. Don’t actually do “AMRAPS”. Leave one or two reps in the tank. 5. If you are on a good day, add joker sets, which is singles with 10% more weight than AMRAPS

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Triceps
12.5%
Quadriceps
10.8%
Upper Back
10.3%
Chest
9.3%
Front Delts
8.8%
Lats
7.6%
Glutes
7.1%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Biceps
6.7%
Abs
6.6%
Middle Delts
5.9%
Rear Delts
3%
Lower Back
2%
Adductors
2%
Forearms
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps55%
4Lying Leg Curl210 reps@8
5Face Pull210–20 reps@7
6Cable Crunch28–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Squat (Barbell)38 reps55%
4Leg Extension210 reps@8
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)210 reps@8
6Hanging Leg Raise25–20 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)48 reps55%
4Incline Chest Press (Machine)20 reps
5Pull-Up (Bodyweight)30 reps
6Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)20 reps
7Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps@8
8Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps55%
4Spoto Press20 reps
5Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
6Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)20 reps
7Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps@8
8Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps@8

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Pitbull 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 3 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.

Pitbull 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Pitbull 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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