Program Description
**Starting Strength with Accessories** is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to build a solid foundation in strength training while incorporating accessory movements to enhance muscle growth and overall performance. With workouts scheduled five days a week, each session lasts approximately 30-60 minutes, focusing on key lifts such as the Box Squat, Overhead Press, and Trap Bar Deadlift, complemented by targeted accessory exercises for arms and shoulders. Suitable for novice to intermediate lifters, this program is perfect for those looking to elevate their training in a garage gym setting. Get ready to transform your strength and physique!
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedJan 20, 2026 07:04
- Last EditedJan 20, 2026 08:11
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Front Delts
12.3%
Quadriceps
11.8%
Glutes
11.8%
Hamstrings
11.8%
Upper Back
9.3%
Triceps
8.8%
Middle Delts
7.4%
Biceps
6.9%
Abs
4.7%
Chest
4.4%
Rear Delts
4.4%
Forearms
2.9%
Lats
2%
Lower Back
1.5%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7-9
2B
Front Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Box Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift
1
5-7 reps
RPE 7-8
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Box Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift1 Set
5-7 Reps
@7-8
Day 2
1A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7-9
1B
Shrug (Trap Bar)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
@7-8
2A
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7-9
2B
Front Raise2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7-8
Day 3
1
Box Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift1 Set
5-7 Reps
@7-8
Day 4
1
Bicep Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@7-9
2
Shrug (Trap Bar)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@7-8
3
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7-9
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)2 Sets
AMRAP
@8
Day 5
1
Box Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
2
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@7-8
3
Trap Bar Deadlift1 Set
5-7 Reps
@7-8
