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5x5 SBD
IntermediateFree

5x5 SBD

Strength and Size

Karston G
Karston G· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Strength and Size

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
18%
Glutes
14%
Triceps
11.9%
Chest
10.6%
Hamstrings
10%
Biceps
7.9%
Lats
5.8%
Upper Back
4.6%
Front Delts
4.2%
Adductors
4.2%
Abs
4%
Lower Back
3.7%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
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1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps85%
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1Squat (Barbell)55 reps85%
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1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)310 reps@10
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1Deadlift (Barbell)55 reps85%
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1Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@10

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, 5x5 SBD 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 full 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.

5x5 SBD is structured around 5 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.

5x5 SBD 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.

Get started

Boostcamp app
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Auto-progressionWeights and targets update automatically based on how you perform.
Coaching notesBuilt-in cues from the creator inside every workout session.
Progress trackingLog every set and see your strength gains over weeks and months.
Advanced analyticsTrack volume, intensity, and 1RM trends to see exactly how your training is evolving.
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