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Strength & Size  v.1
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Strength & Size v.1

Build the base to get new PRs.

Cyril Yerifor
Cyril Yerifor· Mar 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Strength & Size Base v1 is an 8-week off-season block designed to build structural strength, muscle mass. This phase prioritises shoulder strength, quad development, upper chest growth, and posterior chain resilience. The goal is not to test max strength but to expand the base. Loads are progressed intelligently within RPE 6–8, allowing consistent weekly improvements while managing fatigue. By the end of the block, the athlete should be handling heavier submaximal weights with better control, stronger pressing potential improved squat mechanics, and greater overall work capacity — setting the foundation for a strength accumulation block.

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.5%
Lats
9.2%
Front Delts
9.1%
Upper Back
8.9%
Glutes
8.6%
Hamstrings
8.6%
Quadriceps
7.9%
Chest
7.9%
Abs
6.9%
Biceps
6.6%
Forearms
4.6%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Adductors
2.3%
Lower Back
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)15 reps@6.5
2Squat (Paused)14 reps@6.5
3High Bar Squat (Barbell)17 reps@6
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
18 reps@7
5Seated Hamstring Curl18 reps@7
6Copenhagen Plank21 min@7
7Russian Twist (Dumbbell)215 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Larsen Press (Barbell)15 reps@6
15 reps@7
15 reps@7.5
2T-Bar Row115 reps@7
110 reps@7
18 reps@7
3Lat Pulldown112 reps@7
210 reps@7
4Incline Chest Press (Machine)18 reps@7
28 reps@7.5
Superset
5APreacher Curl (EZ Bar)315 reps@7
5BSkull Crusher (Barbell)115 reps@7
110 reps@7
18 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Block Pull (Barbell)24 reps@6.5
2Deadlift (Paused)25 reps@6
3Pendulum Squat112 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
18 reps@8
4Hip Thrust (Barbell)28 reps@7
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
6Flexion Row112 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
7Suitcase Carry11 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)34 reps@7
14 reps@7.5
2Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
110 reps@8
18 reps@8
3Pullover (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
4Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)28 reps@7
16 reps@7
5Pendlay Row24 reps@7
14 reps@7.5
14 reps@8
6Hammer Curl (Cable)112 reps@8
110 reps@8
18 reps@8
7External Rotation215 reps@8
8Dead Hang20.5 min@8

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, Strength & Size v.1 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 90 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.

Strength & Size v.1 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Strength & Size v.1 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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