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Garage Built 1.0
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Garage Built 1.0

Garage Built: Strength, Size, and Recomposition

Tom K.
Tom K.· Mar 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
The Garage Built Program is designed to maximize strength, muscle growth, and body recomposition using an efficient, no-nonsense approach with minimal equipment. It focuses on progressive overload, key compound lifts, and targeted hypertrophy work to transition from skinny fat to strong and lean while developing a powerful, well-balanced physique. Core Objectives:    •   Build strength efficiently through 5x5 compound lifts (bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press)    •   Increase muscle size with a focus on shoulders, arms, and chest    •   Improve body composition by adding lean muscle while minimizing fat gain    •   Train effectively with limited equipment using a garage gym setup    •   Enhance functional strength and durability with neck work and Farmers Carries This program is for those who want to get stronger, build muscle, and transform their physique without unnecessary complexity. Run it for 12-16 weeks, track progress, and adjust as needed.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.3%
Front Delts
10.7%
Triceps
10.6%
Glutes
8.3%
Abs
8.2%
Chest
7.6%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Hamstrings
6.3%
Biceps
5.5%
Upper Back
5.2%
Forearms
3.4%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Neck
3.3%
Lower Back
2.4%
Calves
1.6%
Lats
1.6%
Adductors
1.1%
Cardio
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio (Zone 2)140 min
2Neck Extension312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps
2Arnold Press310 reps
3Front Raise312 reps
4Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps
5Hammer Curl312 reps
6Face Pull315 reps
7Neck Extension340 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)55 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Leg Extension312 reps
4Kettlebell Swing320 reps
5Farmer's Walk (Weighted)30.5 min
6Side Bend (Dumbbell)415 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps
3Leg Extension312 reps
4Standing Calf Raise320 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise312 reps
6Step-Up (Weighted)315 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
2Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)312 reps
4Hammer Curl312 reps
5Side Bend (Dumbbell)315 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@8
2Overhead Press (Barbell)45 reps@8
3Dip (Bodyweight)31 rep
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps@8
7Chest Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Garage Built 1.0 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 50 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.

Garage Built 1.0 is structured around 6 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Garage Built 1.0 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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