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5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome Anchor
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome Anchor

All credit to Jim Wendler

Edward J.
Edward J.· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Novice, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
70 min
To be completed after 5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome 2x initial cycle

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.5%
Front Delts
14.5%
Quadriceps
13.5%
Glutes
13.5%
Hamstrings
13.5%
Abs
9.3%
Chest
9.3%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Adductors
4.7%
Lower Back
2.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
13 reps90%
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
3Push Assistance150–100 reps@8
4Pull Assistance150–100 reps@8
5Single Leg/Core150–100 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
13 reps90%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
3Push Assistance150–100 reps@8
4Pull Assistance150–100 reps@8
5Single Leg/Core150–100 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
15 reps65%
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
13 reps90%
3Push Assistance150–100 reps@8
4Pull Assistance150–100 reps@8
5Single Leg/Core150–100 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, 5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome Anchor 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 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.

5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome Anchor is structured around 3 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.

5/3/1 Full Body 1000% Awesome Anchor 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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