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5/3/1 Beyond (Variation)
IntermediateFree

5/3/1 Beyond (Variation)

4 weeks with 12 focused sessions

Kilian Services
Kilian Services· Jul 2025
11athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, and Overhead Press. This program emphasizes progressive overload, pushing you to lift heavier while honing your technique. With a mix of rep ranges and intensities, you'll build muscle, increase strength, and boost your overall performance.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Quadriceps
18%
Glutes
14%
Triceps
12%
Front Delts
12%
Hamstrings
10%
Middle Delts
10%
Chest
10%
Abs
6%
Adductors
4%
Lower Back
4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Squat (Barbell)55 reps75%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps75%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps75%

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 Beyond (Variation) 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 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 40 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 Beyond (Variation) 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 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 Beyond (Variation) 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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