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BB 5/3/1
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BB 5/3/1

Marco
Marco· Jun 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Bodybuilding 5/3/1 Train with intensity on accecories recommended to run on bulk or maintenance added a arm day into the regular 5/3/1 split

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.5%
Biceps
11.6%
Front Delts
9.1%
Chest
8.8%
Upper Back
7.5%
Middle Delts
7.4%
Quadriceps
6.8%
Rear Delts
5.9%
Forearms
5.8%
Abs
5.6%
Lats
5%
Hamstrings
4.6%
Glutes
3.9%
Calves
2.4%
Lower Back
1.4%
Adductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
4Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–12 reps
5Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Machine)38–12 reps
7Preacher Curl38–12 reps
8Hammer Curl36–12 reps
9Wrist Curls410–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–12 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Hack Squat38–12 reps
4Leg Extension38–12 reps
5Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps
6Seated Calf Raise48–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps
4Pec Deck (Machine)38–12 reps
5Reverse Pec Deck48–12 reps
6Lu Raise410–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
2Preacher Curl48–12 reps
3Hammer Curl38–12 reps
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–12 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps
6Wrist Curls410–20 reps
7Ab Wheel3AMRAP
8Cable Crunch48–12 reps

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, BB 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 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.

BB 5/3/1 is structured around 5 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.

BB 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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