Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day

Build Muscle4 weeks · 3 days per week
beginnerintermediateadvancedLeader

What this template is

This template is ideal for people who need to be a little more conservative with their training. You are performing Boring But Big supplemental exercises for two main lifts: one pressing movement and either a squat or a deadlift. The two remaining exercises are done with 5 sets of 5 reps (First Set Last). For conditioning, do something easy on as many days as you wish provided you do so in a manner that allows 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.

Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day is listed for beginner, intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.

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Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day Volume Overview

Sets per Week (Main vs Accessory)

06121824Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4
Main/Supplemental
Accessories

4

Weeks

24

Avg Sets/Week

158

Avg Reps/Week

3

Days/Week

Average Intensity by Week

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Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day Weekly Schedule

Week 1

Day 1

Squat

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Squat

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Overhead Press

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Overhead Press

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Deadlift

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Deadlift

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 65%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Week 2

Day 1

Bench Press

Main

5 reps at 65%

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

Bench Press

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Squat

Main

5 reps at 70%

5 reps at 80%

5 reps at 90%

Squat

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Overhead Press

Main

5 reps at 70%

5 reps at 80%

5 reps at 90%

Overhead Press

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Week 3

Day 1

Deadlift

Main

5 reps at 70%

5 reps at 80%

5 reps at 90%

Deadlift

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 70%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Bench Press

Main

5 reps at 70%

5 reps at 80%

5 reps at 90%

Bench Press

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Squat

Main

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

5 reps at 95%

Squat

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Week 4

Day 1

Overhead Press

Main

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

5 reps at 95%

Overhead Press

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 2

Deadlift

Main

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

5 reps at 95%

Deadlift

Supplemental

5 × 5 reps at 75%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Day 3

Bench Press

Main

5 reps at 75%

5 reps at 85%

5 reps at 95%

Bench Press

Supplemental

5 × 10 reps at 50%

Choose a Push exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Pull exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Choose a Legs exercise

Assistance

25-50 reps

Questions about Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day

How long is the Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day program?

Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day is represented here as a 4-week template with 3 training days per week.

What is the main goal of Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day?

Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day is categorized for Build Muscle. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.

Who is Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day designed for?

Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day is listed for beginner, intermediate, advanced lifters. Confirm that its volume, frequency, and progression match your current training experience.

How can I track Slightly Less Boring But Big/First Set Last 3 Day?

The KeyLifts version includes the schedule shown below and prepares percentage-based training weights from your training max.

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