Talaga TrainingBoring But Big (5/3/1 Variant)
5/3/1 plus high-volume assistance work — for when you want to get strong and jacked.
Who It's For
Intermediate lifters who've been running 5/3/1 and want more size. Also good for lifters transitioning from pure strength to a more balanced physique approach.
Who It's NOT For
Beginners (run base 5/3/1 first), lifters in a caloric deficit (the volume demands recovery resources you won't have), or anyone who just wants to get as strong as possible with minimum time commitment.
Why I Recommend It
BBB is what happens when you take the best strength template ever written and bolt on a hypertrophy engine. The 5x10 sets after your main work are humbling, but they build muscle like nothing else. I ran BBB for a year and it was the most my physique changed while still hitting PRs on the main lifts. The program name is accurate — it's boring, it works, and the results speak for themselves.
Clinical Notes
The high volume (especially 5x10 squats and deadlifts) significantly increases metabolic demand. Clients with diabetes should monitor blood glucose more closely on training days. The caloric demands are real — this isn't a cutting program. If a client is managing weight for health reasons, standard 5/3/1 with less assistance volume is a better choice.
Outgrown These Programs?
That's where I come in. Custom programming built for your body, your goals, and your medical history.