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Firefighter Ready
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Firefighter Ready

Built in the fire, forged in the gym.

Jayden S.
Jayden S.· Aug 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Firefighter Ready! This 4-week program is built for firefighters and Wildland firefighters who need more than just gym strength. Each week targets a different aspect of the job so you leave stronger, faster, and better prepared for real-world fireground demands. Week 1 – Strength: Build the raw power to move heavy hose, tools, and debris. Heavy compound lifts, low reps, and focused rest. Week 2 – Work Capacity & Muscular Endurance: Train to keep going when the job doesn’t let you stop. Higher reps, minimal rest, and functional circuits to handle long shifts. Week 3 – Cardiovascular: Develop the stamina to perform for hours in gear. Steady-state cardio, rucking, and interval training to build both aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Week 4 – Muscle Building & Sculpting: Focus on adding muscle mass, improving muscle definition, and building a balanced, durable physique with targeted strength-hypertrophy training. By the end of these four weeks, you’ll have improved strength, endurance, muscle size, and functional performance—exactly what it takes to handle the unpredictable demands of firefighting.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.1%
Front Delts
9.8%
Glutes
9.3%
Quadriceps
9.2%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Abs
8.5%
Upper Back
7.9%
Biceps
7.2%
Chest
5.6%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Lats
4.9%
Forearms
3.8%
Lower Back
2.3%
Adductors
1.7%
Other
1.5%
Abductors
1.2%
Rear Delts
1%
Calves
0.9%
Neck
0.6%
Cardio
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Wide Grip)54–6 reps@9
2Military Press (Barbell)54–6 reps@9
3Dip (Weighted)36–8 reps@9
4Upright Row (Barbell)36–8 reps@9
5Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Sumo Squat54–6 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)34–6 reps@9
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)36–8 reps@9
4Hip Thrust (Machine)36–8 reps@9
5Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)56–8 reps@9
2Barbell Row54–6 reps@9
3T-Bar Row36–8 reps@9
4Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@9
5Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP@9

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, Firefighter Ready 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 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 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.

Firefighter Ready 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Firefighter Ready 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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