40 reviews for r/Fitness Basic Beginner Routine (3x5)
The r/fitness Basic Beginner Routine 3x5 variation is a three-day routine with only five new movements. This routine is best framed as a “training wheels” routine. The primary goal is to be a simple, easy to follow routine that will help beginners get into the gym, start training with the standard barbell lifts, and build a habit of going to the gym consistently.
Dana S.
Woman, 475 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
I really liked the fact that I only had to focus on three lifts per session. It gave me a good foundation to build from. I also liked how it kept track of my progress and I could see the changes from week to week. I lost 3% body fat and I am more toned overall.
Nelson G.
Man, 383 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Nice program
K Swaby
Man, 477 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Excellent program 👍🏿💪🏾
Tondo P.
Man, 403 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good choice after I returned back to the gym after long time.
Josh S.
Man, 333 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Great program if you’re beginning your journey or looking for a simple structure to follow that allows for modification/addition.
Lewis H.
Man, 307 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I'm stupid, I'm on like 5 programs at the same time, so I changed it a ton to fit all of em
Matthew Elliott
Man, 403 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Results as expected, good for a beginner such as myself.
BackWerdz
Man12 weeks complete
6 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great for begginers or someone who is making a come back from an extended leave from training. I made moderate changes midway thru by adding two sets and increasing reps. I will repeat this program as I feel I still have unatained gains awaiting me. I am happy with this three day compound lift oriented program.
Dan
Man, 363 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I have never seriously powerlifted and started this program to establish a baseline for myself. It's a great simple program for learning compound lifts and rapidly increasing your weights as you learn form.
Scott V.
Man, 453 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Only 3 weeks in but I am progressing as outlined in the program. Great program for anyone just starting out or getting back in to lifting.