How to Run a Systematized Training Plan Using the 3 to 5 Method In my recent 3 to 5 Split Training article, I discussed some different split schedules using the 3 to 5 method. The method is typically run using full-body workouts or, most commonly—such as how Pavel Tsatsouline generally suggested it—using a “full-body split”. So, you might do squats, bench presses, and chins at one session and, at the 2nd, you might do deadlifts, military presses, and rows. If you’re already familiar with this method of training, you can skip ahead to the next paragraph. For anyone not familiar with it, the method works like this: You train 3 to 5 days per week. You train with 3 to 5 lifts at each session. You do 3 to 5 sets on each lift. You do 3 to 5 reps on each set. You rest 3 to 5 minutes between sets. Simple as that. It’s a great way to ensure that your workouts are “programmed” witho...
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