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5x5 with some twists
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5x5 with some twists

3 day split with heavy core lifts, plus accessories

· Dec 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
Easy to follow heavy 5x5 3 day split with some rotating core workouts to keep things fresh and reasonable to hit on a tight schedule.

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
Upper Back
14%
Chest
13.2%
Front Delts
12.8%
Triceps
10.6%
Lats
8.2%
Middle Delts
7.5%
Quadriceps
6.2%
Biceps
5.4%
Olympic
4.4%
Glutes
4.1%
Hamstrings
3.9%
Lower Back
3.1%
Abs
2.8%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Calves
1.3%
Forearms
0.5%
Abductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps@8
15 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)55 reps—
3Chest Fly (Cable)510 reps—
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps—
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hang Clean55 reps
2Pendlay Row510 reps
3Lat Pulldown610 reps
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps@7
2Upright Row (Barbell)310 reps—
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)220 reps—
4Leg Press310 reps—
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)315 reps—
6Leg Curl210 reps—
7Leg Extension210 reps—

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, 5x5 with some twists 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 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 50 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.

5x5 with some twists 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5x5 with some twists 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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