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5/3/1 Boring But Big

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Alexis Martínez
45 · 3 days ago
3 wks complete5 yrs experienceAbove expectation strength gainsAbove expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Simply great.

Jason F.
48 · 5 days ago
3 wks completeAbove expectation strength gainsAbove expectation muscle gains

If you ever feel stuck or can’t decide what program to run, you cannot go wrong with a few rounds of 5/3/1. I use this program between powerlifting blocks for a little recovery and “mindless” training. The volume of BBB is just perfect for nearly endless repetition of blocks. I’ve learned that I need the deloads!

Cesar T.
Man, 31 · 9 days ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gains

Currently on week 4, running this program for the first time, will continue running program maybe another 2 more cycles. Volume feels good, sore from squat day but overal love program. Will max out after 12 weeks, wi update later

Seth C.
24 · 11 days ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceAbove expectation strength gainsAbove expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

So simple and very easy to stay consistent which I think is the backbone to the success of the program. I highly recommend if you have difficulties with consistency.

satyr K.
50 · 13 days ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceBelow expectation strength gainsBelow expectation muscle gains

continue grinding

Alex Tanase
21 · 15 days ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceMeet expectation strength gainsAbove expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

I haven't trained seriously in years. Well programmed and its easy to see that every rep scheme has its own place. Blew up my deadlift from 140kg to 180 in the first 3 weeks but my deadlift goes up by itself without considerable training. Nonetheless a structure was very much helpful.

Quinton
Man, 29 · 16 days ago
3 wks complete5 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Super simple, which is nice. Compound lifts only. You can add your own accessories. It lacks single-sided lifts, and lacks volume for back exercises, so I occasionally added those. This was my second cycle through the program.

Nathan
Man, 27 · 24 days ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gains

I’m doing two blocks of this then some prs but I do feel really strong I was used to doing higher volume so plenty of energy

Keith M.
Man · a month ago
3 wks complete8 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsLess than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Love it! I was off the grind for almost 6 months due to injuries. I needed something to get me going, and this is a great start for strength training.

Mark L.
Man, 25 · a month ago
3 wks complete3 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Pretty easy to stick with plus plenty of room to add accessory as needed.