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531 Beach Body Challenge
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531 Beach Body Challenge

Performance based challenge from https://www.jimwendler.com/blogs/jimwendler-com/5-3-1-beach-body-performance-based-challenge

Ben F.
Ben F.· Aug 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
70 min
Increase squat, press, deadlift, and power clean; develop grip, shoulder, and leg strength.

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
19%
Glutes
17.3%
Upper Back
12.7%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Olympic
6.3%
Front Delts
6%
Middle Delts
6%
Triceps
6%
Abs
4.7%
Lower Back
4.3%
Adductors
3.5%
Other
3.4%
Neck
1.1%
Lats
0.4%
Biceps
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Agile 8110 reps
2Box Jump33 reps
3Squat (Barbell)15 reps36%
15 reps45%
15 reps54%
15 reps63%
15 reps72%
15 reps81%
4Hang Clean15 reps36%
15 reps45%
15 reps54%
5Hang Clean2AMRAP63%
6Military Press (Barbell)15 reps10%
15 reps20%
15 reps30%
13 reps40%
13 reps50%
11 rep60%
11 rep70%
11 rep80%
7Military Press (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
8Fat Bar Curl150–100 reps
9Neck Extension150–100 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Agile 8110 reps
2Box Jump33 reps
3Squat (Barbell)15 reps10%
15 reps20%
15 reps30%
13 reps40%
13 reps50%
11 rep60%
11 rep70%
11 rep80%
4Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
5Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps36%
15 reps45%
15 reps54%
15 reps63%
15 reps72%
15 reps81%
6Military Press (Barbell)150 reps63%
7Dumbbell Row1100 reps
8Neck Flexion1100 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Agile 8110 reps
2Box Jump33 reps
3Hang Clean15 reps10%
15 reps20%
15 reps30%
13 reps40%
13 reps50%
11 rep60%
11 rep70%
11 rep80%
13 reps90%
35 reps77.5%
4Squat (Barbell)15 reps36%
15 reps45%
15 reps54%
115 reps63%
5Military Press (Barbell)15 reps36%
15 reps45%
15 reps54%
15 reps63%
15 reps72%
15 reps81%
6Rope Chin Up150 reps
7Neck Extension1100 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, 531 Beach Body Challenge 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 70 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.

531 Beach Body Challenge 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.

531 Beach Body Challenge 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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