Workout Routine

5/3/1 for MMA & Combat Sports (2-day)

by R___

This '531 for MMA and combat sports' is a two day template for the 5/3/1 training program created by Jim Wendler.

Jim writes in his blog about this specific combat sports oriented 531 template. This two-day program can be great for people who train very high intensity sports and need to suppliment it with strength training.

  • Train 2 days a week
  • Assistance work should be kept to 2-3 exercises per day
  • A third workout day can be added for extra assistance work (if energy-levels allow)

Day One

  • Squat
  • Bench Press
  • Assistance Work

Day Two

  • Deadlift
  • Press
  • Assistance Work

You can customize this routine and add assistance exercises as you see fit.

Read in more detail on his blog and buy his book.

Keywords:
531 for BJJ, 531 for jiujitsu, 531 for wrestling, 531 for martial arts, 531 for combat sports, 2-day 531.

Workouts

Week 1 Day 1

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
4
0 sec
2
–
–
4
100 sec
3
–
–
4
100 sec
4
–
–
4
100 sec
5
–
–
4
100 sec
6
–
–
4
100 sec
7
–
–
4
100 sec
8
–
–
4
100 sec
9
–
–
4
100 sec
10
–
–
4
100 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

seated shoulder press

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

seated shoulder press

3 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

triceps extension

3 sets

Week 1 Day 2

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
4
100 sec
2
–
–
4
100 sec
3
–
–
4
100 sec
4
–
–
4
100 sec
5
–
–
4
100 sec
6
–
–
4
100 sec
7
–
–
4
100 sec
8
–
–
4
100 sec
9
–
–
4
100 sec
10
–
–
4
100 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

leg extension

3 sets

seated curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

seated curl

3 sets

Week 2 Day 1

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
4
100 sec
2
–
–
4
100 sec
3
–
–
4
100 sec
4
–
–
4
100 sec
5
–
–
4
100 sec
6
–
–
4
100 sec
7
–
–
4
100 sec
8
–
–
4
100 sec
9
–
–
4
100 sec
10
–
–
4
100 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

seated shoulder press

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

seated shoulder press

3 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

triceps extension

3 sets

Week 2 Day 2

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
4
100 sec
2
–
–
4
100 sec
3
–
–
4
100 sec
4
–
–
4
100 sec
5
–
–
4
100 sec
6
–
–
4
100 sec
7
–
–
4
100 sec
8
–
–
4
100 sec
9
–
–
4
100 sec
10
–
–
4
100 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

leg extension

3 sets

seated curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

seated curl

3 sets

Week 3 Day 1

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
3
0 sec
2
–
–
3
0 sec
3
–
–
3
0 sec
4
–
–
3
0 sec
5
–
–
3
0 sec
6
–
–
3
0 sec
7
–
–
3
0 sec
8
–
–
3
0 sec
9
–
–
3
0 sec
10
–
–
3
0 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

seated shoulder press

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

seated shoulder press

3 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

triceps extension

3 sets

Week 3 Day 2

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
4
0 sec
2
–
–
4
0 sec
3
–
–
4
0 sec
4
–
–
4
0 sec
5
–
–
4
0 sec
6
–
–
4
0 sec
7
–
–
4
0 sec
8
–
–
4
0 sec
9
–
–
4
0 sec
10
–
–
4
0 sec

pullup

10 sets

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

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

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

military press

3 sets

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

leg extension

3 sets

seated curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
12
100 sec
3
–
–
12
100 sec

seated curl

3 sets

Week 4 Day 1 (deload)

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
2
0 sec
2
–
–
2
0 sec
3
–
–
2
0 sec
4
–
–
2
0 sec
5
–
–
2
0 sec
6
–
–
2
0 sec
7
–
–
2
0 sec
8
–
–
2
0 sec
9
–
–
2
0 sec
10
–
–
2
0 sec

pullup

10 sets

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
100 sec
2
50% TM
5
100 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
100 sec

bench press

3 sets

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
100 sec
2
50% TM
5
100 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
100 sec

deadlift

3 sets

Week 4 Day 2 (deload)

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
2
0 sec
2
–
–
2
0 sec
3
–
–
2
0 sec
4
–
–
2
0 sec
5
–
–
2
0 sec
6
–
–
2
0 sec
7
–
–
2
0 sec
8
–
–
2
0 sec
9
–
–
2
0 sec
10
–
–
2
0 sec

pullup

10 sets

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
100 sec
2
50% TM
5
100 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
100 sec

bench press

3 sets

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
100 sec
2
50% TM
5
100 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
100 sec

military press

3 sets