Workout Routine

My 5/3/1 Routine

by jamie74

Workouts

W1 Monday

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
5
150 sec
2
60% TM
5
150 sec
3
65% TM
5
150 sec
4
75% TM
5
150 sec
5
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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

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

military press

5 sets

lateral raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

lateral raise

3 sets

incline reverse fly

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

incline reverse fly

3 sets

W1 Tuesday

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
5
150 sec
2
60% TM
5
150 sec
3
65% TM
5
150 sec
4
75% TM
5
150 sec
5
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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

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

deadlift

5 sets

lat pulldown

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

lat pulldown

3 sets

skull crushers

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

skull crushers

3 sets

W1 Thursday

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
5
150 sec
2
60% TM
5
150 sec
3
65% TM
5
150 sec
4
75% TM
5
150 sec
5
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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

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

bench press

5 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
@RPE8
8
100 sec

incline bench press

3 sets

pullup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
6
100 sec

pullup

3 sets

W1 Saturday

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
5
150 sec
2
60% TM
5
150 sec
3
65% TM
5
150 sec
4
75% TM
5
150 sec
5
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 3-4 reps, increase TM by 5 kg
Extra 5-6 reps, increase TM by 7.5 kg
Extra 7-8 reps, increase TM by 10 kg
Extra 9+ reps, increase TM by 12.5 kg

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 3.17 kg.

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

squat

5 sets

seated curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

seated curl

3 sets

preacher curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

preacher curl

3 sets

W2 Thursday

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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.27 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
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
6
100 sec
3
–
–
3
100 sec
4
–
–
1
100 sec
5
–
–
3
100 sec
6
–
–
6
100 sec
7
–
–
12
100 sec

deadlift

7 sets

W2 Monday

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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

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

military press

3 sets

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
6
100 sec
3
–
–
3
100 sec
4
–
–
1
100 sec
5
@RPE6
3 +
amrap
100 sec
6
@RPE6
6 +
amrap
100 sec
7
@RPE6
12 +
amrap
100 sec

squat

7 sets

W2 Tuesday

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

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

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

deadlift

3 sets

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
6
100 sec
3
–
–
3
100 sec
4
–
–
1
100 sec
5
@RPE7
3 +
amrap
100 sec
6
@RPE7
6 +
amrap
100 sec
7
@RPE8
12 +
amrap
100 sec

military press

7 sets

W2 Saturday

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

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
6
100 sec
3
–
–
3
100 sec
4
–
–
1
100 sec
5
@RPE8
3 +
amrap
100 sec
6
@RPE8
6 +
amrap
100 sec
7
@RPE8
12 +
amrap
100 sec

bench press

7 sets

W3 Monday

Pin shoulder press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec

Pin shoulder press

2 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

military press

3 sets

Pin shoulder press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
@RPE7
8
100 sec
2
@RPE8
6 +
amrap
100 sec

Pin shoulder press

2 sets

lateral raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8 +
amrap
100 sec

lateral raise

3 sets

W3 Tuesday

good morning

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

good morning

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

snatch grip deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
8
100 sec

snatch grip deadlift

3 sets

W3 Thursday

Pause bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec

Pause bench press

2 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

Overload: After 1 successful session, Training Max will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

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

bench press

3 sets

close-grip bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
6 +
amrap
100 sec

close-grip bench press

3 sets

Pause bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
6
100 sec
2
–
–
3 +
amrap
100 sec

Pause bench press

2 sets

W3 Saturday

front squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec

front squat

2 sets

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

power clean

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
10
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec
3
–
–
3 +
amrap
100 sec

power clean

3 sets

hack squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
8
100 sec
2
–
–
6 +
amrap
100 sec

hack squat

2 sets

W4 Monday (deload)

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

seated overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec

seated overhead press

2 sets

tricep pushdown

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8 +
amrap
100 sec

tricep pushdown

2 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8 +
amrap
100 sec

triceps extension

2 sets

W4 Tuesday (deload)

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

straight leg deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec

straight leg deadlift

2 sets

seated incline curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8 +
amrap
100 sec

seated incline curl

2 sets

hammer curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8 +
amrap
100 sec

hammer curl

2 sets

W4 Thursday (deload)

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

Decline push up

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
12
100 sec
2
10
100 sec

Decline push up

2 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
10
100 sec
3
–
–
10
100 sec

incline bench press

3 sets

W4 Saturday (deload)

squat

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

squat

3 sets

Pin sqaut

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
6
100 sec

Pin sqaut

2 sets

front squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
12
100 sec
2
–
–
8
100 sec

Overload: After 1 successful session, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.5 kg.

front squat

2 sets