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Strength focus while maintaining aesthetics
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Strength focus while maintaining aesthetics

Sbd strength training and maintaining aesthetics.

Drake C.
Drake C.· Aug 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
The purpose of the program is to focus on maximizing sbd strength while keeping in accessories for muscles not hit enough with just sbd accessories. Sbd work: week 1: start out light to focus on form and reducing cns stress. Top set is 6-7 rpe for each double of sbd. Back off sets and sbd accessories are 5-6 rpe. Week 2-4: increase rpe by each week on each set by 1. I used % of 1rm for simplicity, but its just a guideline. Week 5: optional deload with optional maxout. After program: repeat program with different reps, but same rpe. Would have to change percentages for different reps. I used nasm 1rm calc to estimate the rpe of each set. Hypertrophy: all muscles groups not hit enough with sbd are included with about 4-6 sets per muscle per week. All to failure. Sbd accessories for anything thats not the main lift. Can choose from any accessories from matt vena Ex lifts: Incline bench Db bench Incline db bench Larson press Close grip bench High bar squats Front squats Split squats Rdl Sldl Good morning Sumo/conventional deadlift Tempo lifts(slower eccentrics) Paused lifts Top set starting %: 1 rep = 92% 2 reps = 89% 3 reps = 86% Volume sets starting % 3 reps = 83% 4 reps = 81% 5 reps = 78% 6 reps = 75% Keep sbd accessories the same how its programmed Top set ending % 1 = 100% 2 = 97% 3 = 94% Volume ending % 3 = 92% 4 = 89% 5 = 86% 6 = 83% Add 2-3% each week till end percentage

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.8%
Triceps
11.7%
Glutes
10.9%
Chest
10.8%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Front Delts
7.8%
Upper Back
6.4%
Lats
5.3%
Biceps
5.1%
Abs
4%
Adductors
3.5%
Middle Delts
3.3%
Rear Delts
3%
Lower Back
2.5%
Calves
2.3%
Forearms
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)12 reps88%
26 reps75%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–20 reps@10
4Pull-Up (Weighted)28–10 reps@10
5Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)12 reps88%
16 reps75%
2Squat (Paused)25 reps75%
3Larsen Press (Barbell)35 reps75%
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–12 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)33 reps76%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Paused)33 reps76%
2Deadlift (Barbell)12 reps90%
24 reps80%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)12 reps90%
34 reps80%
2Leg Extension18–12 reps@10
18–1 reps@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Strength focus while maintaining aesthetics is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 90 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.

Strength focus while maintaining aesthetics is structured around 5 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Strength focus while maintaining aesthetics 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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