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Tactical barbell: Base building
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Tactical barbell: Base building

Tactical barbell: Base building phase

James E.
James E.· Mar 2026
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
To build an aerobic and anaerobic base through strength endurance to prepare the body for increased work capacity.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.7%
Glutes
12.7%
Hamstrings
12.7%
Front Delts
9.7%
Abs
8.5%
Other
8%
Upper Back
6.6%
Lats
6.6%
Chest
6.6%
Triceps
6.6%
Adductors
3.3%
Biceps
1.5%
Lower Back
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Swing320 reps@5
2Goblet Squat320 reps@5
3Renegade Row320 reps@5
4Single Arm Floor Press320 reps@5
5Kettlebell Eadliftd320 reps@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run130 min@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run130 min@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Swing220 reps@5
2Goblet Squat220 reps@5
3Renegade Row220 reps@5
4Single Arm Floor Press220 reps@5
5Kettlebell Eadliftd220 reps@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run135 min@5

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Tactical barbell: Base building is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 50 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.

Tactical barbell: Base building 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Tactical barbell: Base building 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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