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Strength Starting Build
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Strength Starting Build

Transform your strength foundation in just 4 weeks—power up your lifts and build a solid physique with every rep.

Darren C.
Darren C.· Apr 2026
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Powerbuilding
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
**Strength Starting Build** is a focused 4-week powerbuilding program designed for beginners looking to build foundational strength and muscle. With 20 training sessions spread across the month, you'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting all major muscle groups, utilizing equipment found in a full gym. Each workout is structured to last approximately 70 minutes, ensuring an efficient yet effective training experience. Get ready to elevate your lifting game and lay the groundwork for long-term strength progress!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
12.9%
Triceps
12.5%
Front Delts
12%
Lats
11.8%
Upper Back
11.4%
Hamstrings
6.9%
Biceps
6.5%
Quadriceps
6.5%
Glutes
5.2%
Abs
4.1%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Forearms
1.3%
Calves
1.3%
Adductors
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Lower Back
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps@7.5
2Chest Press (Machine)410 reps@7.5
3Pec Deck (Machine)412 reps@9
4Viking Press310 reps@8.5
5Lateral Raise (Machine)315 reps@9
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cable Grip Neutral Lat Pull Down48 reps@8
2T-Bar Row410 reps@8
3High Iso Lateral Row410 reps@8
4Close grip seated Row410 reps@8
5Reverse Pec Deck315 reps@8
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl412 reps@7.5
2Squat (Barbell)48 reps@8.5
3Leg Press412 reps@8
4Leg Extension315 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise315 reps@8
6Sit Up420 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps@8
2Decline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps@8
3Standing Pullover (Cable)312 reps@8
4Chest Fly (Cable)312 reps@8
5Seated Dip (Machine)412 reps@8
6Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@8
2Pull-Up (Assisted)48 reps@8
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)410 reps@8
5Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@8
6Face Pull315 reps@8
7Preacher Curl (Machine)315 reps@8

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, Strength Starting Build 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 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 70 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 Starting Build 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.

Strength Starting Build 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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