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TH Upper/Lower 5/3/1 (WIP) SST
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TH Upper/Lower 5/3/1 (WIP) SST

Tom H.
Tom H.· Apr 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Upper / Lower 4 days a week with 5/3/1 Main Lift Programming (Bench, Squat, OH Press, Deadlift) assistance work based on Jim Wendler’s Simplest Strength Template. Currently a work in progress. When you enter your 1 Rep Max for your Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Military Press should be 90% of your actual 1 Rep Max. At the end of your cycle add 2.5kg to your last cycle Bench and Press Max and 5kg to your Squat and Deadlift. Repeat. Once you fail a main lift retest actual 1 rep max, take 90% and start again. Accessories build up slowly. Start conservative. If you can do the full reps then add the minimum possible weight and build up through the rep range again over a few weeks. If it feels mega easy and you are getting full reps with a lot in reserve then you can maybe progress faster initially.

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
Triceps
13.2%
Hamstrings
12.3%
Quadriceps
11%
Glutes
10.2%
Chest
9.4%
Front Delts
8.7%
Upper Back
7.1%
Biceps
6.9%
Lower Back
6.2%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Lats
4.4%
Abs
2.8%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
1%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
3Hyperextension310–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
3Single Arm Iso Row38–12 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@8
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)38–12 reps@8
3Seated Hamstring Curl310–15 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Military Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
13 reps60%
15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown38–12 reps@8
4Hammer Curl38–12 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@8

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, TH Upper/Lower 5/3/1 (WIP) SST 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 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.

TH Upper/Lower 5/3/1 (WIP) SST 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.

TH Upper/Lower 5/3/1 (WIP) SST 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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