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5 x 5 x 5
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5 x 5 x 5

Short burst of muscle building

· May 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Targeting all the muscles of the body using compound exercises in a short time

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Quadriceps
12.3%
Glutes
12.3%
Hamstrings
12.3%
Abs
8.9%
Triceps
7.8%
Front Delts
6.7%
Upper Back
6.7%
Cardio
6.7%
Chest
5.6%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Adductors
4.5%
Lats
4.5%
Lower Back
4.5%
Biceps
1.1%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
3Barbell Row15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
2Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@6.5
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Treadmill110 min@6
2Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)199 reps@6
3Elliptical110 min@6
4Skull Crusher (Barbell)199 reps@6
5Cycling110 min@6
6Russian Twist (Dumbbell)199 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Treadmill110 min@6
2Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)199 reps@6
3Elliptical110 min@6
4Shrug (Barbell)199 reps@6
5Cycling110 min@6
6Plank199 min@6

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 x 5 x 5 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 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 x 5 x 5 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 x 5 x 5 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.

Get started

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