5/3/1 wendler

by hannah lancaster
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Program Description

**5/3/1 Workout Program** Unlock your strength potential with the 5/3/1 program, a structured four-week plan designed for serious lifters. Train four days a week with a focus on major compound lifts like the squat, bench press, and deadlift, progressively increasing your weights to build muscle and strength. Each session combines high-intensity sets with accessory work to target all major muscle groups, ensuring balanced development. Get ready to push your limits and achieve your fitness goals!

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice
  • Goal
    Powerlifting
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    100 minutes
  • Created
    Dec 17, 2025 01:53
  • Last Edited
    Dec 17, 2025 02:17
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Quadriceps
16.5%
Glutes
16.5%
Hamstrings
16.5%
Chest
9.1%
Triceps
8.2%
Front Delts
7%
Abs
6.6%
Adductors
4.9%
Biceps
4.9%
Lats
3.3%
Upper Back
3.3%
Lower Back
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5-5 reps
5-5 reps
5-10 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 6
3
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
50%
60%
70%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3-3 reps
3-3 reps
3-10 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 6
3
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
60%
70%
80%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5-5 reps
3-3 reps
1-10 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 6
3
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
50%
60%
70%
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5+ reps
5+ reps
5+ reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
7 reps
RPE 6
3
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
50%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5-5 reps
5-5 reps
5-10 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
7 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
7 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3-3 reps
3-3 reps
3-10 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
7 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
7 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5-5 reps
3-3 reps
1-10 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
7 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
7 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5+ reps
5+ reps
5+ reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
7 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
7 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
50%
60%
70%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
300 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
3 reps
60%
70%
80%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
3 reps
100 reps
75%
85%
95%
2
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
50%
60%
70%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
5 reps
50%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
4
1
5 reps
RPE 8
-
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
3 reps
3 reps
300 reps
70%
80%
90%
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
4
1
5 reps
RPE 8
-
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
4
1
5 reps
RPE 8
-
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
5 reps
5 reps
5 reps
40%
50%
60%
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
4
1
5 reps
RPE 8
-
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5-5 Reps
5-5 Reps
5-10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
7 Reps
@6
3
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
50%
60%
70%
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5-5 Reps
5-5 Reps
5-10 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4 Sets
7 Reps
@7
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4 Sets
7 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
50%
60%
70%
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4 Sets
5 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
5 Reps
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
75%
85%
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
1 Set
5 Reps
@8
-
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
5 Reps
@8