123 reviews for 5/3/1 for Beginners
5/3/1 for Beginners is a popular variation of the 5/3/1 training methodology for beginners and novice lifters to dramatically increase their strength on the squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press.
Be sure to check out 5/3/1 Forever book, which collects Jim's thinking on 5/3/1 with his latest training methods and over 50 training templates. Go to www.jimwendler.com to learn more.
5/3/1 for Beginners is free on Boostcamp App. You can also find other 5/3/1 templates like 5/3/1 Boring But Big and 5/3/1 Building the Monolith in app format for free on Boostcamp.
Read the 5/3/1 program guide below.
Chris O.
Man2 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I've run a few cycles now and 531 isn't flashy isn't the perfect bodybuilder programme but it just works
Enrico De Luca
Man, 242 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good
Jefferson Rodrigues M.
Man, 363 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
For a total begginer its have been a amazing Program
Ken K.
Man, 452 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I love the slow, wave-like progression of the 5/3/1 sets over the weeks. People complain about the strength gains being “too slow,” but in my experience it prevents my ego from getting in the way and causing injury. Every time I go up in weight, I feel like EVERY muscle involved in the movement is ready for it, not just the big ones. Overall, I’m very happy with the program and results.
Scott W.
Man, 562 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Good
Jose R.
Man2 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Loved the program, great structure and very customizable
Emm S.
Man, 302 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
You must read the book in order to run this program as it’s meant to be
Dan D.
Woman2 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Easy to follow for beginners!
Sean H.
Man, 462 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I enjoy the pattern of squat/bench & dead/press with the addition of accessory movements.
Paul M.
Man, 492 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I like how the program is laid out for me. As a new comer to the gym it makes it easy to follow a program and not having to think about what to do next and how to do the movements.