Workout Routine

5/3/1

by Tobeminion

This is a template FOR SQUAT BENCH DEADLIFT OVERHEAD PRESS. Focus on INTENSITY and end the accessory exercise by feeling (good pump or fatigue). Hit every muscle group with high intensity.

No MORE than 8-9 sets for any given muscle group per exercises to prevent overwork.

Monday- Back / Shoulders (Deadlift)(Back-extension) Tuesday- Chest / Shoulders (Bench) Rest Thursday- Legs / abs (Squat) Friday- Back / Arms (Weighted Pullups)(Dips)

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

W1 Deadlift

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
100 sec
2
75% TM
5
100 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

romanian deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

romanian deadlift

4 sets

W2 Deadlift

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
100 sec
2
80% TM
3
100 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

romanian deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

romanian deadlift

4 sets

W3 Deadlift

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
100 sec
2
85% TM
3
100 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

romanian deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

romanian deadlift

4 sets

W1 Bench

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
100 sec
2
75% TM
5
100 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

incline bench press

4 sets

W2 Bench

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
100 sec
2
80% TM
3
100 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

incline bench press

4 sets

W3 Bench

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
100 sec
2
85% TM
3
100 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec
4
–
–
8
100 sec

incline bench press

4 sets

W1 Squat

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
100 sec
2
75% TM
5
100 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

W2 Squat

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
100 sec
2
80% TM
3
100 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

W3 Squat

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
100 sec
2
85% TM
3
100 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

W1 OHP

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
100 sec
2
75% TM
5
100 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

military press

3 sets

W2 OHP

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
100 sec
2
80% TM
3
100 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

military press

3 sets

W3 OHP

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
100 sec
2
85% TM
3
100 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

military press

3 sets

W1 Barbell Row

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
100 sec
2
75% TM
5
100 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

barbell row

3 sets

W2 Barbell Row

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
100 sec
2
80% TM
3
100 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

barbell row

3 sets

W3 Barbell Row

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
100 sec
2
85% TM
3
100 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

barbell row

3 sets