Program Description
This is from page 64 of the 5/3/1 Forever book Joker sets are extra work sets added above the highest percentage set for the day. These are usually done for 1-2 sets of 1-3 reps at 5-10% above the highest set of the day 3/5/1 Programming, and joker sets are only used on the first and third weeks of the cycle, week two is all about bar speed and rep quality The recommended periodization for 5/3/1 is to do 2 leader cycles followed by 1 anchor cycle. A complete mesocycle would follow this format: Weeks 1-3 (Leader cycle 1) Increase TMs +5lbs upper body lifts / +10lbs lower body lifts Weeks 4-6 (Leader cycle 2) 7th Week deload Increase TMs +5lbs upper body lifts / +10lbs lower body lifts Anchor cycle
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Powerlifting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length3 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedSep 11, 2024 04:11
- Last EditedOct 17, 2024 04:30