5/3/1 B&G
Blood and Guts meets Powerlifting 5/3/1
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 5 | 10 reps | 50% |
| 3 | Chest Press (Machine) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 4 | Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 5 | Chest Fly (Cable) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 6 | Incline Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 7 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 8 | Preacher Curl (Machine) | 2 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 9 | Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 10–12 reps | +6 lbs |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | +10 lbs | ||
| 10 | Roman Chair Sit Up | 1 | 20 reps | @10 |
| 11 | Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 1 | 20 reps | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Squat (Barbell) | 5 | 10 reps | 50% |
| 3 | Leg Extension | 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 8–10 reps | @10 | ||
| 4 | Leg Press | 2 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 5 | Leg Curl | 1 | 8–10 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | @10 | ||
| 6 | Seated Calf Raise | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overhead Press (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Overhead Press (Barbell) | 5 | 10 reps | 50% |
| 3 | Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 8–10 reps | @10 | ||
| 4 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 5 | Shrug (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 6 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 1 | 12–15 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 7 | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 8 | Single Arm Pushdown | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 9 | Roman Chair Sit Up | 1 | 20 reps | @10 |
| 10 | Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 1 | 20 reps | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadlift (Barbell) | 1 | 5 reps | 65% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 85% | ||
| 2 | Deadlift (Barbell) | 5 | 10 reps | 5% |
| 3 | Lat Pulldown (Close Grip) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | @6 | ||
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 4 | Seated Row (Cable) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 5 | Bent Over Row (Dumbbell) | 2 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 6 | T-Bar Row | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 7 | Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell) | 1 | 10–12 reps | @6 |
| 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 | ||
| 8 | Rear Delt Fly (Machine) | 1 | 6–8 reps | @10 |
Weeks 2–10 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 B&G is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.
5/3/1 B&G 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 10 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 B&G 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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