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5/3/1 Pervertor Mesocycle
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5/3/1 Pervertor Mesocycle

Good for size and strength 85% TM

zcd
zcd· Sep 2024
75athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This template is a mix of boring but strong, boring but big and second set last. I really like both the leader and anchor templates for this variation as it combines a lot of good supplemental work and does so without being too ignorant. This combines strength and size and does so without compromising much. This can be done as a four day per week template, but you may have to be honest with yourself and use a three day per week format, repeating each workout every nine days. There are no gold medals for trying. So do it in such a way that you have success The Perveror template must be done with 3/5/1 programming This version contains two leaders, 7th week deload and one anchor for a complete mesocycle Joker sets are extra work sets added above the highest percentage set for the day. These are usually done for 1-2 sets of 1-3 reps at 5-10% above the highest set of the day Regarding the windowmaker sets on week 8 - these will make you physically and mentally strong, best of luck Weeks 1-3 (Leader cycle 1) Increase TMs Weeks 4-6 (Leader cycle 2) 7th Week deload Increase TMs Anchor cycle

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.8%
Glutes
13.8%
Hamstrings
13.8%
Triceps
13.8%
Front Delts
13.8%
Abs
10.3%
Chest
6.9%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Adductors
3.7%
Lower Back
3.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
2Squat (Barbell)15 reps80%
3Squat (Barbell)15 reps90%
4Squat (Barbell)105 reps70%
5Push Accessories125–50 reps
6Pull Accessories125–50 reps
7Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps80%
3Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps90%
4Bench Press (Barbell)105 reps70%
5Push Accessories125–50 reps
6Pull Accessories125–50 reps
7Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
2Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps80%
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps90%
4Deadlift (Barbell)105 reps70%
5Push Accessories125–50 reps
6Pull Accessories125–50 reps
7Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps80%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps90%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)105 reps70%
5Push Accessories125–50 reps
6Pull Accessories125–50 reps
7Single Leg / Core Accessories125–50 reps

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, 5/3/1 Pervertor Mesocycle 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 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 60 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 Pervertor Mesocycle 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 Pervertor Mesocycle 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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