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Tactical Barbell II: Base Building, Standard
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Tactical Barbell II: Base Building, Standard

Tim Schultz
Tim Schultz· May 2025
20athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Using the book Tactical Barbell II: Conditioning, this program is for the Base Building, Block 1.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on bodyweight fitness
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
13.8%
Glutes
12.1%
Front Delts
11.8%
Hamstrings
11.6%
Triceps
10.8%
Abs
7.9%
Chest
6.7%
Other
5.4%
Upper Back
5.1%
Middle Delts
4%
Lower Back
4%
Lats
3.9%
Adductors
2.3%
Biceps
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Push Up320 reps
2Squat (Bodyweight)320 reps
3Inverted Row320 reps
4Bicycle Crunch320 reps
5Dip (Bodyweight)320 reps
6Back Extension320 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Swim130 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Row (Machine)130 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Push Press (Barbell)230 reps
2Front Squat (Barbell)230 reps
3Barbell Row230 reps
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)230 reps
5Shrug (Barbell)230 reps
6Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)230 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1RECOVERY11 rep
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Run160 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1RECOVERY11 rep

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, Tactical Barbell II: Base Building, Standard 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.

Tactical Barbell II: Base Building, Standard 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.

Tactical Barbell II: Base Building, Standard 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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