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Schmidt's Progressive Strength Building Workout
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Schmidt's Progressive Strength Building Workout

Build A Stronger You.

Herr S.
Herr S.· May 2025
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
60 min
If you want to build a stronger body and have access to a variety of dumbbells then this program is for you. This program can be easily modified for beginners by reducing the number of sets and/or reps. Focus is on gradually lifting heavier weights while maintaining correct form. Please watch different youtube videos to learn the correct form.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
15.5%
Quadriceps
14.3%
Hamstrings
12.1%
Triceps
8.1%
Abs
7%
Biceps
6.5%
Upper Back
6.2%
Middle Delts
6.2%
Front Delts
5.4%
Adductors
4.9%
Lower Back
4.5%
Lats
3.7%
Chest
3.6%
Forearms
1.8%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Front Squat (Dumbbell)410 reps
2Sumo Squat410 reps
3Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)410 reps
6Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)410 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
28 reps@9
2Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
3Pinwheel Curl310 reps
4Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@7.5
18 reps@8.5
16 reps@9.5
5Tricep Kickback310 reps
6Renegade Row28 reps
7Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat410 reps
2Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Lateral Lunge (Weighted)410 reps
4Sumo Deadlift (Dumbbell)410 reps
5Suitcase Carry410 min
6B-Stance Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
2Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
26–8 reps@10
3Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)110–12 reps@8
36–8 reps@10
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)18–10 reps@8.5
18–10 reps@9
18–10 reps@9.5
16–8 reps@10
5Arnold Press28–12 reps@9
6Overhead Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@9.5
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
16–8 reps@10

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, Schmidt's Progressive Strength Building Workout 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 dumbbell only. 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.

Schmidt's Progressive Strength Building Workout is structured around 4 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.

Schmidt's Progressive Strength Building Workout 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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