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Ben Johnsons sbd program
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Ben Johnsons sbd program

Unlock your strength in just 4 weeks with Ben Johnson's SBD program—20 days to elevate your lifting game and redefine your limits.

Casey S.
Casey S.· Dec 2025
51athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Unleash your strength with Ben Johnson's SBD Program, a comprehensive 4-week training plan designed for serious lifters. With 20 intense sessions, this program focuses on the three core lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift, ensuring you build power and technique. Each workout combines high-intensity sets with targeted muscle engagement, pushing you to new personal bests. Get ready to elevate your performance and achieve the results you’ve been striving for!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.8%
Glutes
15.8%
Hamstrings
15.8%
Chest
12.3%
Triceps
12.3%
Front Delts
12.3%
Abs
7.9%
Adductors
4.4%
Lower Back
3.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep85%
46 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13 reps80%
46 reps60%
2Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps80%
35 reps60%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Long Pause Bench Press15 reps@6
15 reps@7
2Long Pause Bench Press35 reps65%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps75%
45 reps65%
2Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps85%
36 reps65%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Close Grip)11 rep@6
2Bench Press (Close Grip)38 reps60%

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, Ben Johnsons sbd program 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 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 40 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.

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

Ben Johnsons sbd program 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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