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Block 1
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Block 1

First block of 2 block program to build base strength.

D P.
D P.· Mar 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Strength base to build from. Exercises rotate between strength, hypertrophy, and endurance foci, and primary leg exercises alternate between deadlift and squat. This results in a two-week alternation between strength variations of squat and deadlift; this is intentional. Strength lift (6x3-6) antagonists should have 90 seconds rest between them, and 3 minutes between supersets. Hypertrophy lift (3x8-12) antagonists should have 60 seconds rest between them, and 2 minutes rest between supersets. Endurance lift (AMRAP) antagonists should not have any rest between them.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
13.5%
Abs
11.9%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Triceps
9.3%
Front Delts
9.3%
Other
8.6%
Glutes
8.2%
Quadriceps
6.1%
Lower Back
5.1%
Chest
4.8%
Middle Delts
4.8%
Lats
4.5%
Abductors
1.4%
Adductors
0.9%
Biceps
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)63–6 reps85%
1BPendlay Row63–6 reps85%
Superset
2ADecline Crunch (Weighted)63–6 reps85%
2BRussian Twist (Dumbbell)63–6 reps85%
2CGood Morning63–6 reps85%
Superset
3AArnold Press38–12 reps65%
3BShrug (Dumbbell)38–12 reps65%
Superset
4ALeg Press1AMRAP40%
4BLeg Curl1AMRAP40%
5Run130 min@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Sprint630 sec@10
2Run260 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)63–6 reps85%
1BLeg Curl63–6 reps85%
Superset
2ABench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps65%
2BDumbbell Row38–12 reps65%
Superset
3ADecline Crunch (Weighted)38–12 reps65%
3BBack Extension (Weighted)38–12 reps65%
3CLandmine Twist38–12 reps65%
Superset
4AArnold Press1AMRAP40%
4BShrug (Dumbbell)1AMRAP40%
5Run130 min@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Sprint630 sec@10
2Run260 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AStanding Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)63–6 reps85%
1BShrug (Barbell)63–6 reps85%
Superset
2ALeg Press38–12 reps65%
2BLeg Curl38–12 reps65%
Superset
3ABench Press (Dumbbell)1AMRAP40%
3BDumbbell Row1AMRAP40%
Superset
4ADecline Crunch (Weighted)1AMRAP40%
4BLandmine Twist1AMRAP40%
4CBack Extension (Weighted)1AMRAP40%
5Run130 min@7.5

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Block 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 6 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.

Block 1 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Block 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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