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5/3/1 Powerbuilder
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5/3/1 Powerbuilder

5/3/1 with bodybuilding accessories

Braden Manning
Braden Manning· Dec 2025
51athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Get big and strong with 5/3/1

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.8%
Quadriceps
9.9%
Front Delts
9.9%
Abs
9.4%
Biceps
8.9%
Glutes
7.9%
Hamstrings
7.9%
Chest
6.9%
Middle Delts
4.9%
Lats
3.9%
Upper Back
3.9%
Forearms
3.9%
Calves
3.9%
Lower Back
2.5%
Adductors
1.5%
Rear Delts
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Lat Pulldown26–12 reps@10
4Barbell Row26–12 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)26–12 reps@10
6Concentration Curl26–12 reps@10
7Abs Crunch (Weighted)26–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Paused)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Bench Press (Paused)1AMRAP85%
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)26–12 reps@10
4Pec Deck (Machine)26–12 reps@10
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)26–12 reps@10
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)26–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Leg Extension26–12 reps@10
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–12 reps@10
5Straight Leg Calf Raise26–12 reps@10
6Seated Calf Raise26–12 reps@10
7Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)2AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP85%
3Lateral Raise (Cable)26–12 reps@10
4Bicep Curl (Cable)26–12 reps@10
5Tricep Extension (Machine)26–12 reps@10
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)26–12 reps@10
7Wrist Roller26–12 reps@10

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, 5/3/1 Powerbuilder 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.

5/3/1 Powerbuilder 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.

5/3/1 Powerbuilder 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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