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Operation Staunch
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Operation Staunch

Strength & size program for serious lifters looking to build a strong yoke.

J C.
J C.· Jul 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is a hybrid of two others. It uses the SBS Strength program for its 5 day layout and percentages but uses the sets & reps scheme from Bullmastiff for his main lift. All credit goes to StrongerByScience & Alexander Bromley for their work. This program is just a bastard child of the two.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
11.7%
Triceps
10.4%
Front Delts
9.8%
Quadriceps
8.4%
Glutes
8.4%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Middle Delts
7.5%
Biceps
6.7%
Lats
6.5%
Abs
5.2%
Chest
4.6%
Calves
3.5%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Lower Back
2.5%
Adductors
1.7%
Forearms
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps70%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)410 reps70%
3Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)312 reps@8
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)312 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps70%
2Zercher Squat (Barbell)410 reps70%
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)312 reps@8
4Shrug (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
5Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@8
6Face Pull315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps70%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps70%
3Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)312 reps@8
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)312 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)46 reps70%
2Front Squat (Paused)410 reps70%
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)312 reps@8
4Shrug (Barbell)312 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@8
6Face Pull315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Weighted)46 reps70%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps70%
3Dip (Weighted)312 reps@8
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)312 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@8

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, Operation Staunch 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 full 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.

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

Operation Staunch 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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