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6-week Olympic Cycle
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6-week Olympic Cycle

6-week Olympic Cycle

Daniël
Daniël· Apr 2026
2athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced, Novice
Goal
Olympic Weightlifting, Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This 6‑week program is designed to progressively build your snatch and clean & jerk toward a small PR attempt in week 6. It combines heavy singles for maximum specificity with controlled backoff sets to reinforce technique and consistency. The squats, pulls, and presses are programmed to support the Olympic lifts by increasing strength without compromising recovery. With the steady progression and the taper in the final week, you arrive at your peak feeling fresh, strong, and technically sharp.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
20.2%
Upper Back
17.7%
Glutes
13%
Olympic
12.8%
Lower Back
7.8%
Hamstrings
5.8%
Lats
4.9%
Middle Delts
3.6%
Front Delts
3.6%
Triceps
3.6%
Abs
3.1%
Biceps
2.5%
Adductors
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Snatch (Barbell)11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
13 reps70%
13 reps70%
13 reps70%
2Clean and Jerk12 reps70%
12 reps70%
12 reps70%
3Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps70%
15 reps70%
Superset
4APush Press (Barbell)15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
4BLat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Clean and Jerk11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
11 rep80%
13 reps70%
13 reps70%
13 reps70%
2Snatch (Barbell)12 reps70%
12 reps70%
12 reps70%
Superset
3AFront Squat (Barbell)13 reps75%
13 reps75%
13 reps75%
3BOne Arm Bent Over Row18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
4Clean Pull13 reps90%*
13 reps90%*
13 reps90%*
* 1RM of Clean (Barbell)
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13 reps80%
13 reps75%
13 reps75%
Superset
2AOverhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
15 reps@7–8
2BLat Pulldown18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
18 reps@7–8
3Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps70%
13 reps70%
13 reps70%

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, 6-week Olympic Cycle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 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.

6-week Olympic Cycle is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

6-week Olympic Cycle is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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