Full Body Boring But Big

Build Muscle

3 weeks / 4 days per week

Of all the 5/3/1 supplemental work, Boring But Big (BBB) is easily the most popular. BBB is not a good template for very new beginners or very advanced lifters. Beginners do not do well with multiple sets of ten reps, as they do not have the strength or technique to do them correctly. Very advanced lifters instinctively realize that BBB is not for them, and if they do attempt it, the know that they percentage of their supplemental work is very, very low. The reason for this is simple: 60% for an intermediate is not the same as 60% for an advanced lifter. Perform some easy conditioning on as many days as you wish provided you do so in a manner that allows recovery. Boring But Big will make you sore and take a lot out of you - so make sure you aren't adding more stuff into your training that inhibits your recovery. If you want to do harder conditioning work such as running hills, only do it two times per week. The goal is strength and size - so don't use this template if your goal is conditioning based. BBB is always a Leader template. After finishing either two or three cycles of BBB, you will change to an Anchor template. There are a number of different templates to choose from.

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Full Body Boring But Big Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

08162432Week 1Week 2Week 3
Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

32

Avg Sets/Week

260

Avg Reps/Week

4

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

W159%W261%W363%

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Week 1

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Week 2

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 70%

5 x 80%

5 x 90%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 70%

5 x 80%

5 x 90%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 70%

5 x 80%

5 x 90%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 70%

5 x 80%

5 x 90%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Week 3

Day 1

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

5 x 95%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 2

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

5 x 95%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 3

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

5 x 95%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Day 4

Exercise

Main

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

5 x 95%

Exercise

Supplemental
5 x 10 reps

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

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Frequently Asked Questions about Full Body Boring But Big

How long is the Full Body Boring But Big program?

The Full Body Boring But Big program is 3 weeks long, with 4 training days per week.

What is the goal of Full Body Boring But Big?

The primary goal of Full Body Boring But Big is to help you Build Muscle.

Who is Full Body Boring But Big designed for?

Full Body Boring But Big is designed for all lifters looking to Build Muscle.

How do I track Full Body Boring But Big workouts?

You can track Full Body Boring But Big workouts using the KeyLifts app. The template is pre-built and ready to use with automatic percentage calculations.

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