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SBD + PULLUP & DIP
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SBD + PULLUP & DIP

Strength progression for Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Pullup and Dip including assistance to adress weak points of these lifts.

Abdulwahab A.
Abdulwahab A.· Jun 2025
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Increase strength in the Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Pullup and Dip. I added assistance lifts to tackle weak points and to build up towards the main lift. Prioritize progressive overload on main lifts. Rotate A/B/C intensities for SBD Allow full recovery by spacing similar movement patterns. Used a 2-on, 1-off, 2-on, 2-off cycle over 2 weeks. So each cycle is 2 weeks. --- WEEK 1 Tuesday Squat A + Dips A Lower + Push Wednesday Bench A + Pull-Ups A Upper push/pull Thursday OFF Recovery Friday Deadlift A + Pull-Ups B Heavy posterior Saturday Bench B + Dips B Bench frequency Sun OFF Recovery Monday OFF Recovery WEEK 2 Tuesday Squat B + Pull-Ups C Volume lower + Pull Wednesday Bench C + Dips C Max effort bench Thursday OFF Recovery Friday Deadlift B + Light Bench Technique Saturday Squat C + Pull-Up Volume Top-end squat Sun OFF Recovery Monday OFF Recovery --- Key Principles in This Layout Bench 3x/rotation with varying intensities (common in strength-focused programs like Bulgarian or Sheiko variants). Deadlift 2x/rotation, spaced to allow full CNS recovery. Squat 2x/rotation —enough for strength progress and technical work. Pull-Ups & Dips alternate intensities for balanced volume. Upper/lower alternation avoids redundant fatigue. Add to your 1RM for you lifts every 2 weeks to insure progress if form is affected stay at the same weights. Focus on quality of reps (best possible good form and range of motion not just adding weights). More volume is not always better.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
14.4%
Chest
13.6%
Glutes
12.2%
Triceps
11.8%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Lats
7.8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Front Delts
5.9%
Biceps
4.8%
Abs
3.4%
Lower Back
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Adductors
2.2%
Middle Delts
1.1%
Forearms
0.5%
Abductors
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps87%
36 reps72%
2Chin-Up (Bodyweight)310 reps@8–9
3Deadlift (Deficit)35 reps@8–9
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@8–9
5Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)312 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)13 reps87%
36 reps72%
2Pull-Up (Weighted)35 reps@8–9
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)2AMRAP@8–9
4Bench Press (Close Grip)36 reps@8–9
5Spoto Press35 reps@8–9
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps80%
25 reps75%
2Dip (Bodyweight)312 reps@8–9
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@8–9
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@8–9
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13 reps87%
36 reps72%
2Dip (Weighted)36 reps@8–9
3Dip (Bodyweight)1AMRAP@10
4Squat (Paused)35 reps@8–9
5Step-Up (Weighted)310 reps@8–9
6JM Press38 reps@8–9

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, SBD + PULLUP & DIP is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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 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.

SBD + PULLUP & DIP 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

SBD + PULLUP & DIP 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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