Workout Routine

5/3/1 I’m Not Doing Jack Shit

by Hardy

The "I'm not doing jack shit" is an assistance template for the 5/3/1 training program created by Jim Wendler.

It's the bare bones of the 5/3/1 template where one main lift is trained per session (bench, squat, deadlift, or overhead press) using the 5/3/1 rep pattern, and is supplemented by doing exactly jack shit. ;)

A very useful workout program if you're at a stage in life when there isn't a lot of time available or for some other reason can't or are not bothered to do any extra assitance exercises.

For more info please look at Jim Wendler's website and buy his books.

Workouts

Week 1 Day 1

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
240 sec
2
75% TM
5
240 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

military press

3 sets

Week 1 Day 2

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
240 sec
2
75% TM
5
240 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

Week 1 Day 3

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
240 sec
2
75% TM
5
240 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

Week 1 Day 4

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
65% TM
5
240 sec
2
75% TM
5
240 sec
3
85% TM
5 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
242 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 5, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

Week 2 Day 1

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
240 sec
2
80% TM
3
240 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

military press

3 sets

Week 2 Day 2

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
240 sec
2
80% TM
3
240 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

Week 2 Day 3

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
240 sec
2
80% TM
3
240 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

Week 2 Day 4

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% TM
3
240 sec
2
80% TM
3
240 sec
3
90% TM
3 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 3, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

Week 3 Day 1

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
240 sec
2
85% TM
3
240 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

military press

3 sets

Week 3 Day 2

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
240 sec
2
85% TM
3
240 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

3 sets

Week 3 Day 3

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
240 sec
2
85% TM
3
240 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

3 sets

Week 3 Day 4

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
75% TM
5
240 sec
2
85% TM
3
240 sec
3
95% TM
1 +
amrap
Prog. Overload
240 sec

This AMRAP set is also a target for Progressive Overload rules. If you do more reps than 1, the TM will be suggested to increase next session.

Progressive Overload
Extra 1-2 reps, increase TM by 2.5 kg
Extra 3+ reps, increase TM by 5 kg

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, Training Max will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

3 sets

Week 4 Day 1 (deload)

military press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
240 sec
2
50% TM
5
240 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
240 sec

military press

3 sets

Week 4 Day 2 (deload)

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
240 sec
2
50% TM
5
240 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
240 sec

deadlift

3 sets

Week 4 Day 3 (deload)

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
240 sec
2
50% TM
5
240 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
240 sec

bench press

3 sets

Week 4 Day 4 (deload)

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
40% TM
5
240 sec
2
50% TM
5
240 sec
3
60% TM
5 +
amrap
240 sec

squat

3 sets