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Buckeye Bench/ 5x5 S/D
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Buckeye Bench/ 5x5 S/D

Buckeye Bench and 5x5 with light working Days and an Arm Day based off a 4-day rotating cycle. Good for mainly power building folks.

Karston G
Karston G· Mar 2025
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Build Power and Muscle, mainly benched focused and neglects overhead press on purpose.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
23.1%
Glutes
18%
Chest
12.8%
Hamstrings
12.8%
Triceps
10%
Adductors
5.1%
Front Delts
5.1%
Lower Back
5.1%
Abs
5.1%
Biceps
2.3%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)93 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps68%
16 reps72%
24 reps80%
13 reps84%
12 reps88%
11 rep92%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)18 reps65%
16 reps70%
24 reps80%
13 reps85%
12 reps90%
11 rep95%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)18 reps65%
16 reps70%
24 reps80%
13 reps85%
12 reps90%
11 rep95%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)93 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)93 reps70%

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Buckeye Bench/ 5x5 S/D is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

Buckeye Bench/ 5x5 S/D is structured around 7 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Buckeye Bench/ 5x5 S/D 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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