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Beginning Strongman
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Beginning Strongman

3 week repeatable strongman routine, that can be done with minimal equipment. Geared towards lifters who have a good understanding of free weight movements

Andrew C.
Andrew C.· Jan 2025
15athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Strength and conditioning.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.3%
Glutes
10.8%
Triceps
8.9%
Hamstrings
8.5%
Front Delts
8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Middle Delts
7.4%
Lower Back
6.7%
Abs
5.8%
Lats
4.9%
Olympic
4.6%
Biceps
4.4%
Chest
3.3%
Forearms
1.5%
Adductors
1.3%
Cardio
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@8
2Push Press (Barbell)310 reps@8
3Conditioning Circuit130 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)310 reps@8
2Deadlift (Deficit)55 reps@6
3Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@8
6Decline Crunch3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@8
2Power Clean55 reps@8
3Military Press (Barbell)48 reps@8
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@8
5Chin-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Farmer's Walk (Weighted)125–60 min@8

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Beginning Strongman is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 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.

Beginning Strongman is structured around 4 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beginning Strongman 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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