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Front squat, arms for strongman
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Front squat, arms for strongman

Armando L.
Armando L.· May 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Meant for busy schedule and someone years into squat and deadlift training. Primary focus: Push the front squat weight and legs more generally. Secondary: arm size. Maintenance on other upper body. Minor stuff thrown in for strongman. Progression is mainly weight/intensity focus. Some volume progression but not much.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
15.1%
Quadriceps
11.4%
Biceps
10.9%
Glutes
8.9%
Upper Back
7.7%
Hamstrings
7.2%
Forearms
5.6%
Lats
5.5%
Chest
5.1%
Front Delts
5.1%
Other
4.1%
Abductors
3.3%
Middle Delts
3%
Lower Back
2.4%
Full-Body
1.7%
Abs
1.2%
Rear Delts
1%
Adductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)110 reps@8
2Above Parallel Paused Front Squat13 reps@7
3Leg Press115 reps@7
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)115 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)28 reps@7
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)38 reps@7
3Overhead Tricep Extension28 reps@7
4Bench Press (Close Grip)38 reps@7
5Wrist Curls110 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cardio145 min@8
Superset
2ALateral Neck112 reps@8
2BFront Neck115 reps@8
2CBack Neck115 reps@8
3Hip Abductor (Machine)112 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)112 reps@8
2Snatch Pull13 reps@8
3Hack Squat110 reps@8
Superset
4AV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)210 reps@8
4BBicep Curl (Cable)210 reps@8
5Press/Push/Jerk Complex18 reps@8
6Lying Leg Curl112 reps@7
7Dead Hang For Time11 min@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Front squat, arms for strongman 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 60 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.

Front squat, arms for strongman 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Front squat, arms for strongman 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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