Workout Routine

My 5/3/1 Routine

by schweitzer114@hotmail.com

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

W1 D1

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
150 sec
2
75% TM
5
150 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

squat

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W1 D2

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
150 sec
2
75% TM
5
150 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

military press

3 sets

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

bench press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W1 D3

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
150 sec
2
75% TM
5
150 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

deadlift

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W1 D4

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
150 sec
2
75% TM
5
150 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

military press

5 sets

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

pullup

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W2 D1

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
150 sec
2
80% TM
3
150 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

squat

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W2 D2

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
150 sec
2
80% TM
3
150 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

bench press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W2 D3

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
150 sec
2
80% TM
3
150 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

deadlift

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W2 D4

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
150 sec
2
80% TM
3
150 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

military press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W3 D1

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
150 sec
2
85% TM
3
150 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

squat

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W3 D2

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
150 sec
2
85% TM
3
150 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

bench press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W3 D3

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
150 sec
2
85% TM
3
150 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

deadlift

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

leg curl

4 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

calf raise

4 sets

W3 D4

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
150 sec
2
85% TM
3
150 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
150 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
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

military press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

curl

4 sets

W4 D1 (deload)

deadlift

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

deadlift

3 sets

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

squat

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec

leg curl

3 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec

calf raise

3 sets

W4 D2 (deload)

military press

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

military press

3 sets

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

bench press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec

curl

3 sets

W4 D3 (deload)

squat

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

squat

3 sets

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

deadlift

5 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

leg curl

3 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

calf raise

3 sets

W4 D4 (deload)

bench press

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

bench press

3 sets

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
10
100 sec
2
50% TM
10
100 sec
3
50% TM
10
100 sec
4
50% TM
10
100 sec
5
50% TM
10
100 sec

military press

5 sets

neutral grip pull up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec
4
–
–
10
100 sec
5
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

neutral grip pull up

5 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10 +
amrap
100 sec

curl

3 sets