If you just don't have the time to do the "normal" Boring But Big or if the "5x10" protocol does not work for you this is a great template. Instead of 5 sets of 10, you will be doing 3 sets of 10. This variation using the supplemental percentages from Forever BBB - 60% for week 1, 50% for week 2, and 70% for week 3. 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 Forever 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
24
Avg Sets/Week
150
Avg Reps/Week
4
Days/Week
Average Intensity by Week
5 reps at 70%
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Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Build Muscle
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Build Muscle
Weekly frequency
3 days per week
Build Muscle
Weekly frequency
4 days per week
Build Muscle
Slightly Less Forever Boring But Big is represented here as a 3-week template with 4 training days per week.
Slightly Less Forever Boring But Big is categorized for Build Muscle. Its actual results still depend on appropriate loading, recovery, nutrition, and consistent execution.
Slightly Less Forever 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.