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A/B
Beginner–IntermediateFree

A/B

Barbell movements

Jeremy T.
Jeremy T.· Apr 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
The Big 5 You've heard of the Big 3: squat, bench press and deadlift. You might have seen a bunch of programs that add on the overhead press and call it an even Big 4. These staples haven't changed, I just have my own pet preferences for how to prioritize them. For one, I firmly believe S/B/D/P is missing an R, for rowing. Bent barbell rows make a big back the way squatting can grow your legs, it's a movement that is vital developmentally and is only left out because there isn't a bent row contest. Everyone, especially beginners, should treat bent rows as if there is. Assume that the next person to ask "what's your bench?" is going to be follow it up with, "that's good, but I really want to know what you ROW?".

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
12.7%
Front Delts
12.7%
Quadriceps
11.7%
Middle Delts
11.4%
Upper Back
9.4%
Glutes
9.1%
Hamstrings
6.5%
Chest
6.5%
Biceps
5.9%
Lats
5.2%
Abs
2.6%
Lower Back
2.6%
Adductors
2.6%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps
2Barbell Row46 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)46 reps
4Alternating Dumbbell Curl310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps
3Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
4Upright Row (Barbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps
3Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
4Upright Row (Barbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps
2Barbell Row46 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)46 reps
4Alternating Dumbbell Curl310 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, A/B 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.

A/B 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.

A/B 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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