5/3/1 Progression: Tips for Success

by **FlexQueen** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:12 pm

Yoga + long walks + band work. Keep blood flowing, skip the barbell. Works every time.

by **DarioVigorr** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:11 pm

Deload week coming up. Anyone have tips for active recovery?

by **robertjohn** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:11 pm

Just PR’d my bench this week. 5/3/1 works if you stick with it. Period.

by **OliviaWilson** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:10 pm

I follow the Beyond 5/3/1 book. The volume options are great for building size.

by **DarioVigorr** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:09 pm

Favorite template? I’m loving the Leviathan style—bare bones but brutal.

by **SteelSpartan** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:09 pm

I prefer front squats on squat day—builds core and keeps form honest.

by **MasonTaylor** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:08 pm

Added pause squats to my accessory work—game changer for control and explosion.

by **SophiaMiller** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:08 pm

I do a deload week every 4th cycle. Keeps motivation and joints happy.

by **JakeAnderson** » Sun Jul 27, 2025 7:07 pm

I cycle off after 3–4 blocks. Do hypertrophy work for 4 weeks, then back to strength.

by **EthanBrown** » Thu Jul 24, 2025 7:23 pm

Do you guys run 5/3/1 straight year-round or cycle off?