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5/3/1 for athletes 4 day split
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

5/3/1 for athletes 4 day split

· Sep 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Hybrid powerlifting/athlete training

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
10.9%
Chest
9.8%
Front Delts
9.8%
Upper Back
8.7%
Biceps
8.7%
Middle Delts
8.2%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Hamstrings
7.1%
Lats
7.1%
Abs
5.5%
Glutes
4.9%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Lower Back
3.3%
Olympic
2.7%
Forearms
1.1%
Adductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)36–8 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–10 reps
4JM Press34–6 reps
5Katana Extension38–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1T-Bar Row36–8 reps
2Lat Pulldown36–8 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)38–10 reps
4Hammer Curl38–10 reps
5Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Power Clean15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
Superset
4ALeg Curl38–10 reps
4BLeg Extension38–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
3Reverse Pec Deck38–10 reps
4Shoulder Press (Machine)36–8 reps
5Cable Crunch36–8 reps

Weeks 2–3 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 for athletes 4 day split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 80 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 for athletes 4 day split 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 3 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 for athletes 4 day split 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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