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Steel & Concrete
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Steel & Concrete

Steel yourself for concrete strength and mass gains with this high frequency powerbuilding program.

Veljko  A.
Veljko A.· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Steel & Concrete is a high frequency 4x a week full body powerbuilding program inspired by greats such as Jim Wendler 5/3/1 , Dantes Teudel's Doggcrapp, Bromley Bullmastiff and such. Each workout contains: Steel (strength) - one main lift focused on strength and one main lift variation. Concrete (mass) - six accessory bodybuilding exercises. Progression for main lifts are based on increasing weight by 5-10kg every 5th week. The amount of weight added should be selected intuitively based on the 3rd week last set amrap. Use your training max (90% of your 1 rep max) when adding in the weight Adding weight on main lift variations should only be done if it puts you at prescribed intensity/effort. The double progression method is used for bodybuilding accessories meaning you increase weight by a small increment when you hit the lower limit of prescribed reps on every set for a given exercise. 4th week is a deload so you can settle and harden for your future endeavors. Feel free to do abs, neck and cardio on your rest days. Remember without steel or concrete no building is complete.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
11.6%
Upper Back
11.1%
Front Delts
10.6%
Hamstrings
10%
Quadriceps
9%
Glutes
9%
Chest
6.3%
Middle Delts
5.8%
Lats
5.3%
Biceps
4.7%
Abs
4.5%
Lower Back
3.2%
Forearms
3.2%
Calves
2.1%
Adductors
2.1%
Rear Delts
1.1%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps@7
3Wide Grip Lat Pulldown28–12 reps
4Leg Press28–12 reps
5Upright Row (Barbell)28–12 reps
6Hammer Preacher Curl28–12 reps
7Farmer's Walk (Weighted)2AMRAP
8Standing Calf Raise28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Zercher Squat (Barbell)312 reps@7
3Inverted Row28–12 reps
4Hyperextension28–12 reps
5Push Up (Weighted)28–12 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
7Dumbbell Bench Pullover28–12 reps
8Face Pull28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps@7
3Chin-Up (Weighted)28–12 reps
4Lunge (Barbell)28–12 reps
5Lu Raise28–12 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps
7Rack Pull (Barbell)28–12 reps
8Calf Raise (Leg Press)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)312 reps@7
3Pendlay Row28–12 reps
4Leg Curl28–12 reps
5Dip (Weighted)28–12 reps
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
7JM Press (Smith Machine)28–12 reps
8Kelso Shrug (Chest Supported)28–12 reps

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, Steel & Concrete 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 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.

Steel & Concrete 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Steel & Concrete 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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