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Big strong
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Big strong

Bigger muscle

Tom H.
Tom H.· Aug 2024
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
70 min
Big muscle

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
12.5%
Quadriceps
12.4%
Triceps
12.1%
Front Delts
10.9%
Glutes
10.6%
Hamstrings
8.5%
Middle Delts
7%
Abs
5.4%
Lats
4.4%
Biceps
4.3%
Lower Back
4.1%
Upper Back
4%
Adductors
3%
Forearms
0.5%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Squat (Barbell)53 reps85%
4Stiff Leg Deadlift28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
5Front Squat (Barbell)28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
6Abs Crunch (Machine)3AMRAP@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)53 reps85%
4Pull-Up (Weighted)55 reps@9
5Push Up (Weighted)520 reps@9
6Chest Supported Row (Machine)48–12 reps@9
7Bicep Curl (Barbell)15–10 reps@9
35–10 reps@9
8Bicep Curl (Machine)48–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Deadlift (Barbell)53 reps85%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Safety Bar Squat15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Safety Bar Squat1AMRAP90%
3Safety Bar Squat53 reps85%
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
5Good Morning28 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps80%
6Leg Extension410–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP80%
3Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps75%
4Legs Up Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps60%
5Overhead Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@9.5
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)410–15 reps@9.5
7Push Up5AMRAP@9.5
8Pull-Up (Bodyweight)5AMRAP@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
13 reps80%
11 rep90%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP90%
3Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps85%
4Sling Shot Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps85%
5Dip (Weighted)4AMRAP@10
6Shoulder Press (Machine)46–10 reps@9

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, Big strong 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 garage 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 70 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.

Big strong is structured around 6 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.

Big strong 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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