nSuns 5-day

High-volume 5/3/1 variant with focused progression. Two main lifts per day and dense accessory work. Only for intermediates ready for fatigue.

In this guide9 sections
  1. 01Goal of the plan
  2. 02Who it is for
  3. 03Training split
  4. 04Exercise focus
  5. 05Template structure
  6. 06Progression guidance
  7. 07Recovery guidance
  8. 08Safety notes
  9. 09Scaling options
Real person doing a kettlebell-style strength exercise
Real person doing a kettlebell-style strength exercise. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Total_body_resistance_130207-N-FR671-067.jpg. Total body resistance 130207-N-FR671-067 by Jonathan Colon, Public domain. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.

Goal of the plan

High-volume 5/3/1 variant with focused progression. Two main lifts per day and dense accessory work. Only for intermediates ready for fatigue.

Who it is for

The source app labels this plan as Intermediate and places it in Strength.

Training split

5 training days per week: Bench / OHP, Squat / Sumo DL, OHP / Incline, Deadlift / Front Squat, Bench / Close-Grip.

Exercise focus

  • Bench Press
  • Overhead Press
  • Barbell Row
  • Back Squat
  • Sumo Deadlift
  • Leg Curl
  • Incline Barbell Bench Press
  • Chin-Up
  • Deadlift
  • Front Squat
  • Romanian Deadlift
  • Close-Grip Bench Press
  • Barbell Curl

Template structure

  • Bench + OHP: 75 min, 3 exercises
  • Squat + Sumo DL: 75 min, 3 exercises
  • OHP + Incline: 70 min, 3 exercises
  • Deadlift + Front Squat: 75 min, 3 exercises
  • Bench + Close-Grip: 70 min, 3 exercises

Progression guidance

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Progress by improving control first, then reps, then load. Keep technique stable before increasing intensity.

Recovery guidance

Suggested addition

Leave at least one easier day after the hardest lower-body or conditioning session when possible.

Safety notes

Suggested addition

Use loads you can control, warm up the primary movement patterns, and stop a set when form changes meaningfully.

Scaling options

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Beginners can reduce one set per exercise, extend rest periods, or use simpler variations while keeping the weekly rhythm intact.