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Iron Sheik
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Iron Sheik

A program for the garage gym type who loves a sandbag as much as they love a pump

· Jan 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is meant to be fun and enjoyable because I don’t have time for anything that isn’t that. I hope to get strong and big, but those are second and third on my list of purposes. Shout out to the middle aged folks who just want to move. Weeks 6 & 7 are peak weeks Week 8 is a deload

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
Chest
13.8%
Full-Body
11.4%
Front Delts
10.6%
Triceps
10.1%
Upper Back
7%
Quadriceps
6.6%
Lats
6.4%
Glutes
5.9%
Biceps
5%
Hamstrings
4.7%
Abs
4.6%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Olympic
3.1%
Lower Back
2.9%
Forearms
2.8%
Cardio
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deficit Pushup30+ reps
2Push Up (Incline)38–12 reps
3Sandbag Press315–20 reps
4Partial Lateral Raise310–12 reps
5Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
6Narrow Push Up30+ reps
7Sandbag Getup To Shoulder Carry41 rep
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Sandbag Shoulder Squat412–15 reps
2Chest Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
3Sandbag Bear Hug Lunge28–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps
5Snatch (Kettlebell)410–20 reps
6Lying Toes To Bar312–15 reps
7Sandbag Bear Hug Carry30 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Sandbag Clean Over Shoulder2AMRAP
2Sandbag Clean61 rep
3High Pull38–12 reps
4Chin-Up (Weighted)35–8 reps
5Kettlebell Power Row310–20 reps
6Kettlebell Bicep Curl312–15 reps
7Decline Sit Up (Weighted)312–15 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, Iron Sheik 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 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.

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

Iron Sheik 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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