5/3/1 Bodybuilding

Build Muscle

3 weeks / 4 days per week

The 5/3/1 bodybuilding program is a variation of the 5/3/1 strength training program that is focused on bodybuilding goals, such as increasing muscle mass and aesthetics. This program incorporates the same basic principles of the 5/3/1 program, including the use of the four main lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift, and overhead press) and the concept of progression through incremental increases in weight and volume. However, the bodybuilding program places more emphasis on assistance exercises and higher volume training, with a greater focus on hypertrophy and muscular endurance. The program includes three main lifts each training day, along with multiple assistance exercises that target specific muscle groups.

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5/3/1 Bodybuilding Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

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Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

79

Avg Sets/Week

894

Avg Reps/Week

4

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

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Week 1

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 20 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Week 2

Day 1

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 20 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Week 3

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 15 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
5 x 20 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 10 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

Exercise

Assistance
4 x 12 reps

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Frequently Asked Questions about 5/3/1 Bodybuilding

How long is the 5/3/1 Bodybuilding program?

The 5/3/1 Bodybuilding program is 3 weeks long, with 4 training days per week.

What is the goal of 5/3/1 Bodybuilding?

The primary goal of 5/3/1 Bodybuilding is to help you Build Muscle.

Who is 5/3/1 Bodybuilding designed for?

5/3/1 Bodybuilding is designed for all lifters looking to Build Muscle.

How do I track 5/3/1 Bodybuilding workouts?

You can track 5/3/1 Bodybuilding workouts using the KeyLifts app. The template is pre-built and ready to use with automatic percentage calculations.

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