The Squat Plug Program
Squat focused program to help plug your leg weakness.
Champion Powerlifter, Coach, YouTuber (110K+ Subs)
Overview
This program is a heavy squat focused program, meant for those who are focused on this lift. While you can do upper body work around it, make sure any other lower body work is minimized.
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 2 reps | 78% |
| 2 | Squat (Paused) | 3 | 2 reps | 73%* |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 4 reps | 73% |
| 2 | Tempo Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 2 reps | 69%* |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 3 | 6 reps | 68% |
Weeks 2–14 are in the app
Purchase the full program inside the Boostcamp app to unlock all weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes.
The coach
How The Squat Plug Program works
The Squat Plug Program is a long, 14-week, 3-day-per-week strength program written for intermediate lifters. Each session takes around 45 minutes to complete. It was created by Matt Vena and is published on Boostcamp with full week-by-week structure built in.
The program runs as a 14-week block with the same training-day structure throughout. It's built around a garage gym setup. Inside the Boostcamp app, working weights and targets auto-progress between sessions based on what you actually lifted, so you don't manage the math by hand.
The Squat Plug Program is best suited to lifters who already have 6–18 months of consistent training and know their working weights for the main lifts. Browse week 1 here for free; unlock the rest inside the Boostcamp app.
Common questions
The Squat Plug Program is a paid program available inside the Boostcamp app. You can browse the full week 1 schedule here for free, then purchase inside the app to unlock all 14 weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes included.
This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week. If you're missing something, the Boostcamp app includes substitution suggestions inside each workout.
Each session typically takes around 45 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements. As you get familiar with the program, sessions tend to move faster.
The Squat Plug Program is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. Consistent rest is as important as the training itself. Skipping rest days can stall your progress. The app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.
The program runs for 14 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go. Many athletes choose to repeat the program after finishing, either at a higher starting weight or with a different variation.
The Squat Plug Program is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name or find it on the coach's profile. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.
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