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1st Strength cycle
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1st Strength cycle

Kerol H.
Kerol H.· Jun 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Gain strength for weightlifting

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on olympic weightlifting
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
28.6%
Glutes
19.3%
Olympic
15%
Hamstrings
11.2%
Lower Back
8.6%
Upper Back
5.4%
Abs
4.6%
Calves
2.1%
Other
2.1%
Adductors
1.3%
Middle Delts
0.9%
Front Delts
0.4%
Triceps
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)45 reps
2Snatch (Barbell)53 reps
3Snatch Pull35 reps
4Overhead Squat35 reps
5Calf Raises315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Front Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Clean and Jerk53 reps
3Clean Pull35 reps
4Split Jerk33 reps
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps
3Power Clean53 reps
4Box Jump310 reps
5Hamstring Curl312 reps

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, 1st Strength cycle 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 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 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.

1st Strength cycle is structured around 3 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.

1st Strength cycle 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.

Get started

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