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Soviet Squat Routine
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Soviet Squat Routine

i made this for my girlfriend but it rocks and will work

Mike R.
Mike R.· Aug 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
80 min
Uses a base of 70s-80s Olympic Weightlifting programs to focus primarily on the squat and bench. Bodybuilding exercises are added mostly for fun and for volume.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal 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
19.7%
Hamstrings
14.2%
Glutes
14.2%
Chest
10.4%
Triceps
7.2%
Front Delts
5.6%
Adductors
5.5%
Abs
4.9%
Upper Back
3.2%
Lower Back
2.9%
Calves
2.8%
Biceps
2.6%
Lats
2.6%
Middle Delts
1.5%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Other
0.7%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)62 reps80%
2Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps@6
3Hamstring Curl310 reps@6
4Standing Calf Raise310 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)62 reps80%
2Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Barbell)38–10 reps@6–8
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)63 reps80%
2Back Extension310 reps@6–8
3Leg Extension310 reps@6–8
4Standing Calf Raise310 reps@6–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)62 reps80%
2Bench Press (Barbell)63 reps80%
3Stretching1200 min@10

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Soviet Squat Routine is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 80 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.

Soviet Squat Routine 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Soviet Squat Routine 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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