Workout Routine

nSuns 5/3/1 LP with accessories (4-day)

by yrunhaar

Welcome to the nSuns 5/3/1 LP with Accessories workout routine, created by the esteemed fitness veteran nSuns. This variation of Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 linear progression routine is highly regarded within the fitness industry. It combines main progressive compound exercises with accessory work to help you build strength and muscle.

Duration: This workout typically takes approximately 70-90 minutes to complete, ensuring you have sufficient time to focus on each exercise and maintain proper form.

Warm-up Tips: Before diving into your workout, it's crucial to warm up properly. Spend 5-10 minutes doing some light cardiovascular exercise like jogging, jumping jacks, or cycling to raise your heart rate. Additionally, consider performing dynamic stretches for the muscle groups you'll be targeting during your workout. This helps increase blood flow, mobility, and prepares your body for the exercises ahead.

Main Exercises: The first two exercises in each session are main progressive compound exercises, where you'll follow the 5/3/1 rep scheme to progressively increase your strength.

Accessories: The remaining exercises are accessory movements. While performing these exercises, it's important not to push yourself to the maximum. Instead, concentrate on maintaining proper form and technique, avoiding the use of excessive weights to show off (no ego lifting).

Abs Short Workout: For core strength and aesthetics, consider incorporating a brief abs workout into your routine. You can perform 2-3 sets of your favorite ab exercises at your own pace, either at the end of your workouts or on separate days. Effective exercises include planks, leg raises, or any exercises that target your abdominal muscles.

Stretching: Don't forget the importance of stretching! After your workouts, take a few minutes to stretch the major muscle groups you've worked on. Stretching helps improve flexibility, reduce muscle soreness, and enhance overall mobility.

For more details and discussions about this workout routine, you can visit the dedicated subreddit at r/nSuns.

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

Monday

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
8
150 sec
2
75% TM
6
150 sec
3
85% TM
4
150 sec
4
85% TM
4
150 sec
5
85% TM
4
150 sec
6
80% TM
5
150 sec
7
75% TM
6
150 sec
8
70% TM
7
150 sec
9
65% TM
8 +
amrap
150 sec

bench press

9 sets

overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
6
100 sec
2
60% TM
5
100 sec
3
70% TM
3
100 sec
4
70% TM
5
100 sec
5
70% TM
7
100 sec
6
70% TM
4
100 sec
7
70% TM
6
100 sec
8
70% TM
8
100 sec

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

overhead press

8 sets

incline bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

incline bench press

3 sets

triceps extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

triceps extension

3 sets

hammer curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

hammer curl

3 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

curl

3 sets

Tuesday

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 2-3 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 4+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg
4
90% TM
3
150 sec
5
85% TM
3
150 sec
6
80% TM
3
150 sec
7
75% TM
5
150 sec
8
70% TM
5
150 sec
9
65% TM
5 +
amrap
150 sec

squat

9 sets

sumo deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% TM
5
100 sec
2
60% TM
5
100 sec
3
70% TM
3
100 sec
4
70% TM
5
100 sec
5
70% TM
7
100 sec
6
70% TM
4
100 sec
7
70% TM
6
100 sec
8
70% TM
8
100 sec

* Training Max (TM) percentage is based on your deadlift TM.

sumo deadlift

8 sets

romanian deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
6
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
6 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 6, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

romanian deadlift

3 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

calf raise

3 sets

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg
Extra 4+ reps, increase 1RM by 5 kg

leg extension

3 sets

seated cable row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

seated cable row

3 sets

Thursday

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 2-3 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 4+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg
4
90% TM
3
150 sec
5
85% TM
5
150 sec
6
80% TM
3
150 sec
7
75% TM
5
150 sec
8
70% TM
3
150 sec
9
65% TM
5 +
amrap
150 sec

bench press

9 sets

close-grip bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
6
100 sec
2
50% TM
5
100 sec
3
60% TM
3
100 sec
4
60% TM
5
100 sec
5
60% TM
7
100 sec
6
60% TM
4
100 sec
7
60% TM
6
100 sec
8
60% TM
8
100 sec

* Training Max (TM) percentage is based on your bench press TM.

close-grip bench press

8 sets

seated shoulder press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

seated shoulder press

3 sets

lateral raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

lateral raise

3 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

curl

3 sets

triceps pushdowns

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

triceps pushdowns

3 sets

Friday

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 2-3 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 4+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg
4
90% TM
3
150 sec
5
85% TM
3
150 sec
6
80% TM
3
150 sec
7
75% TM
3
150 sec
8
70% TM
3
150 sec
9
65% TM
3 +
amrap
150 sec

deadlift

9 sets

front squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
35% TM
5
100 sec
2
45% TM
5
100 sec
3
55% TM
3
100 sec
4
55% TM
5
100 sec
5
55% TM
7
100 sec
6
55% TM
4
100 sec
7
55% TM
6
100 sec
8
55% TM
8
100 sec

* Training Max (TM) percentage is based on your squat TM.

front squat

8 sets

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
8 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 8, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

barbell row

3 sets

lat pulldown

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

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

lat pulldown

3 sets

face pull

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

face pull

3 sets

Cable Oblique Twist

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% 1RM
12
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
65% 1RM
10 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
100 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 10, the 1RM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase 1RM by 1.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase 1RM by 2.5 kg

Cable Oblique Twist

3 sets