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The Barn Burner
IntermediateFree

The Barn Burner

Strength workout to build up the bench and bring up surrounding muscles. Similar to a fullbody but without compound squat and deadlift.

Ironpipe Mike
Ironpipe Mike· Nov 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Get stronger. Build the bench but also work other muscles and be well rounded Consistency: Stay consistent. Rest: Rest between 2-4 minutes on compound lifts, 1-3 on isolation lifts. Diet: Eat a high protein, and high to moderate calories for maximum strength and size gain. Sleep: Sleep between 7-9 hours of sleep a night for physical and mental health. Exercise Form: Peform each exercise with the right form, slow eccentric, strong tight steady motion, focusing on the stretched position. Effort: You need to put in some effort in training to see good results. Both effort in how to train, being consistent, and preforming high intensity training in the exercises. Progress when needed on isolations

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
17.1%
Front Delts
13.5%
Chest
13%
Biceps
9%
Upper Back
7.7%
Middle Delts
7.7%
Lats
5.1%
Forearms
5.1%
Quadriceps
5.1%
Hamstrings
3.6%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Glutes
2.6%
Lower Back
2.6%
Calves
2.6%
Abs
1.3%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps65%
2Barbell Row15 reps@8
25 reps
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)110–12 reps@8
210–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)18–10 reps@8
28–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)110–12 reps@8
210–12 reps
6Good Morning38 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)33 reps90%
2Chest Fly (Machine)312 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
4Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@8
25 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
212 reps
6Face Pull312 reps@9
7Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Close Grip)312 reps@7
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)312 reps@9.5
3Leg Extension112–15 reps@8
212–15 reps
4Standing Calf Raise310 reps@9.5
5Seated Military Press (Barbell)36 reps@7.5
6Pin Press Bench (Barbell)33 reps95%
7Reverse Curl (Barbell)38 reps@8.5

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, The Barn Burner is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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.

The Barn Burner 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Barn Burner 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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