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Simple STR
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Simple STR

strength

Josh L
Josh L· Nov 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
A simple progressive overload that takes 45 min

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Hamstrings
13.2%
Glutes
11.3%
Triceps
9.4%
Front Delts
9.4%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Upper Back
6.6%
Middle Delts
6.6%
Chest
5.7%
Lats
5.7%
Abs
5.7%
Biceps
4.7%
Lower Back
4.7%
Calves
3.8%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Forearms
0.9%
Adductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps
Superset
3AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps
3BPull-Up (Weighted)310 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps
4BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)36 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps
Superset
4ANordic Curl310 reps
4BStanding Calf Raise315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)36 reps
2Yates Row310 reps
Superset
3ABench Press (Close Grip)312 reps
3BPull-Up (Weighted)310 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps
2Front Squat (Barbell)310 reps
Superset
3ANordic Curl310 reps
3BStanding Calf Raise315 reps

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, Simple STR 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 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 50 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.

Simple STR 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Simple STR 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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