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Wilks Workout
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Wilks Workout

Wilki
Wilki· Oct 2024
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness, Athletics, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is supposed to help with overall strength as well as increasing max reps on various body weight exercises. This is a mix of https://www.boostcamp.app/coaches/jim-wendler/5-3-1-building-the-monlith By: https://www.boostcamp.app/coaches/jim-wendler And the fighter pullup program. " 5/3/1 Building the Monolith Program Guide 5/3/1 Building the Monolith is a popular advanced training program known for building solid muscle size. BtM runs in 6 week cycles, with a basic weekly periodization on the main compound movements–Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Overhead Press–of Medium/Light/Heavy intensity for 3 weeks, then repeats with an extra ~5 lbs for upper body lifts and an extra ~10 lbs for lower body lifts in the last 3 weeks of the program. There is A LOT of volume in the program for accessory lifts with 100 chins/facepulls/dips every Monday, 100 rows/curls every Wednesday, and 5x5 weighted chin ups, 100 facepulls/shrugs and widowmaker sets every Friday. 531 BTM PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS Setting your Training Max for 5/3/1 BtM According to Jim Wendler, if you are smart, you should first run the program for 6 weeks with a lower than you think TM (85% of your 1RM). Assess how you feel, and increase or decrease your 1RM for the next training cycle. This means that when you are starting the program, enter ~85% of your actual 1RM in the Boostcamp program onboarding. Adjusting your Training Max after Week 3 Once you're done Week 3, you need to manually adjust your 1RM in Program Settings, which will calculate your increased weights for the last 3 weeks of the program. Add 2.5-5 lbs (or 1-2.5 kg) for Bench Press and Overhead Press, and add 5-10 lbs (or 2.5-5 kg) for Squat and Deadlift. The increases are general guidelines and assume that you were able to complete all the sets and weights required in the first 3 weeks. Starting another cycle after week 6 Once you complete 6 weeks of 531 BtM, you've completed one cycle of the program. To begin a new cycle, you can automatically do so in the app. Note that 5/3/1 BtM is an incredibly intensive program, and is generally not recommended to be done for back-to-back cycles without breaks." - Jim Wendler This is set up to be my personal workout as I train to join a specialty unit but wanted to share incase others find it helpful. Please leave honest reviews and alterations you think I should add for a second variation of this.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
13.7%
Triceps
13.7%
Lats
13%
Upper Back
13%
Chest
8.6%
Abs
7%
Biceps
6.5%
Quadriceps
5.4%
Glutes
5.4%
Hamstrings
5.4%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Adductors
1.8%
Lower Back
0.9%
Other
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
45 reps90%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)35 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)13 reps
12 reps
21 rep
4Sit Up1100–200 reps
5Push Up1100–200 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
55 reps90%
2Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
35 reps90%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
4T-Bar Row410 reps
5Pull-Up (Bodyweight)13 reps
12 reps
21 rep
6Sit Up1100–200 reps
7Push Up1100–200 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Push Up1100–200 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)13 reps
22 reps
11 rep
3Sit Up1100–200 reps
4Run1
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
120 reps45%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)105 reps70%
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)23 reps
12 reps
11 rep
4Sit Up1100–200 reps
5Push Up1100–200 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Larsen Press (Barbell)48–12 reps
2Lat Pulldown48–12 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)23 reps
22 reps
11 rep
5T-Bar Row410 reps
6Sit Up1100–200 reps
7Push Up1100–200 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Run1

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Wilks Workout is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 90 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.

Wilks Workout is structured around 6 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Wilks Workout 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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