Limited Time Boring But Big is a program similar to Limited Time Boring But Strong but with a focus on hypertrophy. This program uses the 5/3/1 progression and includes a variety of assistance exercises to build muscle mass. The workouts are designed to be shorter than typical 5/3/1 workouts, making it a great option for busy lifters who still want to build muscle. Tips for running this program include focusing on nutrition and recovery, choosing the right assistance exercises, and being consistent with your training.
Limited Time Boring But Big is listed for beginner, 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
258
Avg Reps/Week
4
Days/Week
Average Intensity by Week
5 reps at 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
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%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 65%
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 65%
5 reps at 75%
5 reps at 85%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 65%
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
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%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
3 reps at 90%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 70%
3 reps at 70%
3 reps at 80%
3 reps at 90%
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%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 70%
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
5 reps at 75%
3 reps at 85%
1 reps at 95%
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%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 75%
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 75%
3 reps at 85%
1 reps at 95%
10 reps
20 reps
5 × 10 reps at 75%
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
50-100 reps
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
2 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Weekly frequency
5 days per week
Strength and Conditioning
Limited Time Boring But Big is represented here as a 3-week template with 4 training days per week.
Limited Time Boring But Big is categorized for Strength and Conditioning. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.
Limited Time Boring But Big is listed for beginner, 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.