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Wave-loading 5/3/1 reference
Wave-loading 5/3/1 reference: explains wave loading and a four-week percentage cycle for the main lifts, with the training-max calculation and accessory…
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What this guide covers
Explains wave loading and a four-week percentage cycle for the main lifts, with the training-max calculation and accessory templates, presented from first principles.
How to use it
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Search vocabulary in four languages
Terminology changes across borders. These are example phrases people use for the same subject in Estonian, Finnish, Russian and English; they are included as a practical vocabulary aid, not as hidden keywords.
| Language | Example phrase |
|---|---|
| Estonian | 5/3/1 programm |
| Finnish | 531 treening |
| Russian | 531 программа |
| English | 5/3/1 strength program |
Evidence and provenance
The evidence map below records the primary, official or openly licensed material chosen for this guide. It is deliberately visible so a reader can tell the difference between a rule published by an authority, a measured dataset and an editorial explanation.
Source: Exercise-science texts on percentage-based progression and autoregulation. · checked 2026-09-09
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Scope and boundaries
stronglift is 5x5; this is percentage-wave loading.
Connected TempoLife guides
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Training Plans
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Why it belongs on TempoLife
The training max links to /calculators for lift context and the TempoLife app.
Frequently asked questions
What does this guide cover?
Explains wave loading and a four-week percentage cycle for the main lifts, with the training-max calculation and accessory templates, presented from first principles.
What evidence does it use?
Exercise-science texts on percentage-based progression and autoregulation.
Where does this guide stop?
stronglift is 5x5; this is percentage-wave loading.
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