3/5/1

Strength

3 weeks / 4 days per week

Similar to the 5/3/1 protocol but the percentages for week 1 and week 2 are swapped. Add supplemental and assistance exercises as you see fit.

Run 3/5/1 in the App

Track your workouts, calculate your percentages, and hit PRs with KeyLifts

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3/5/1 Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

036912Week 1Week 2Week 3
Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

12

Avg Sets/Week

44

Avg Reps/Week

4

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

W180%W275%W385%

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Week 1

Day 1

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Day 2

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Day 3

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Day 4

Exercise

Main

3 x 70%

3 x 80%

3 x 90%

Week 2

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Week 3

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

3 x 85%

1 x 95%

Frequently Asked Questions about 3/5/1

How long is the 3/5/1 program?

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

What is the goal of 3/5/1?

The primary goal of 3/5/1 is to help you Strength.

Who is 3/5/1 designed for?

3/5/1 is designed for all lifters looking to Strength.

How do I track 3/5/1 workouts?

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

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