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Functional Strength Training
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Functional Strength Training

· May 2024
32athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Athletics, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
Functional 101

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
14.4%
Triceps
14%
Front Delts
13.8%
Glutes
11.8%
Abs
10.7%
Hamstrings
8%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Lower Back
4.9%
Upper Back
4.7%
Chest
4%
Adductors
2.2%
Forearms
2.1%
Olympic
2%
Lats
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1AOverhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@8
1BOverhead Press (Dumbbell)37 reps@8
Superset
2APlank11 min@7
2BSide Plank10.2 min@8.5
2CReverse Plank11 min@7
3Front Squat (Paused)210 reps@8
4Pike Push Up28 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Abs Crunch (Machine)320 reps@8
2Dips Between Chairs210 reps@8
Superset
3AKettlebell Swing215 reps@7
3BLunge (Kettlebell)212 reps@7
3CSnatch (Kettlebell)28 reps@8
Superset
4ADeadlift (Paused)28 reps@7.5
4BTempo Deadlift27 reps@6.5
5Barbell Row38 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ABench Press (Dumbbell)212 reps@8
1BBench Press (Close Grip)210 reps@8
2Rack Pull (Barbell)210 reps@8
3Squat (Barbell)310 reps@8
4Dead Hang21 min@8

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, Functional Strength Training 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.

Functional Strength Training 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Functional Strength Training 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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Advanced analyticsTrack volume, intensity, and 1RM trends to see exactly how your training is evolving.
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