This program is not for the casual lifter. This program is for those that want to push big weight. The base program is working up to 100% of your Training Max and going for a new Personal Record. Beyond 5/3/1 is similar to the original 5/3/1 but it involves heavier weights and more volume. This version has you perform 3-5 sets of 70-75% of your Training Max.
Beyond 5/3/1 Training Maximally Template 2 is listed for intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
Use the prebuilt schedule with percentage calculations and training-max progression prepared for each session.
Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)
3
Weeks
40
Avg Sets/Week
152
Avg Reps/Week
3
Days/Week
Average Intensity by Week
5 reps at 10%
5 reps at 20%
5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
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5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
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5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
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5 reps at 40%
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5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
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3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
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3 reps at 70%
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3 reps at 80%
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5 reps at 30%
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3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
5 reps at 20%
5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
5 reps at 20%
5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
5 reps at 10%
5 reps at 20%
5 reps at 30%
5 reps at 40%
5 reps at 50%
5 reps at 60%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
1 reps at 90%
1 reps at 100%
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Strength
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Strength
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Strength
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Strength
Beyond 5/3/1 Training Maximally Template 2 is represented here as a 3-week template with 3 training days per week.
Beyond 5/3/1 Training Maximally Template 2 is categorized for Strength. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.
Beyond 5/3/1 Training Maximally Template 2 is listed for intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.
The KeyLifts version includes the schedule shown below and prepares percentage-based training weights from your training max.