Simplest Strength Template

Strength

3 weeks / 4 days per week

The Simplest Strength Template (SST) was one of the first 5/3/1 supplemental programs. This has a little more variety than the Boring But Big (BBB) protocol.

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Simplest Strength Template Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

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Main/Supplemental
Accessories

3

Weeks

24

Avg Sets/Week

152

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

Supplemental

10 x 50%

10 x 60%

10 x 70%

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

10 x 50%

10 x 60%

10 x 70%

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

10 x 50%

10 x 60%

10 x 70%

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

10 x 50%

10 x 60%

10 x 70%

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

10 x 60%

8 x 70%

6 x 80%

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

10 x 60%

8 x 70%

6 x 80%

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

10 x 60%

8 x 70%

6 x 80%

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

10 x 60%

8 x 70%

6 x 80%

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 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

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 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

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 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

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 65%

5 x 75%

5 x 85%

Recommended Push Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Pull Exercises

25-50 reps

Recommended Legs Exercises

25-50 reps

Frequently Asked Questions about Simplest Strength Template

How long is the Simplest Strength Template program?

The Simplest Strength Template program is 3 weeks long, with 4 training days per week.

What is the goal of Simplest Strength Template?

The primary goal of Simplest Strength Template is to help you Strength.

Who is Simplest Strength Template designed for?

Simplest Strength Template is designed for all lifters looking to Strength.

How do I track Simplest Strength Template workouts?

You can track Simplest Strength Template workouts using the KeyLifts app. The template is pre-built and ready to use with automatic percentage calculations.

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