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Stronglifts 5x5
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Stronglifts 5x5

· Apr 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Build strength by focusing on the core lifts: Squat, Bench Press, Bent Over Row, Overhead Press and Deadlifts

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
16.3%
Glutes
13%
Upper Back
12%
Front Delts
10.5%
Hamstrings
9.6%
Triceps
9%
Chest
7.5%
Adductors
6%
Lats
6%
Middle Delts
6%
Abs
3.3%
Lower Back
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
3Barbell Row55 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
2Military Press (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@8.5
3Barbell Row55 reps@8.5

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Stronglifts 5x5 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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.

Stronglifts 5x5 is structured around 3 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Stronglifts 5x5 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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