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Bear Strength
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Bear Strength

Volume: Low, Frequency: Moderate, Intensity: High, Mode: Bear

rafayn
rafayn· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is aimed at the intermediate to advanced lifter, with a focus on 4 main heavy compound movements, coupled with bodybuilding style accessory work. The aim is to make good progress on the Weighted Pull Up, Zercher Squat, Weighted Dip and Romanian Deadlift while also gaining good size in the "show" muscles. Low Volume, Medium Frequency, High Intensity.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Chest
11%
Upper Back
10.1%
Biceps
9.2%
Triceps
9.2%
Front Delts
9.2%
Lats
7.3%
Abs
7.3%
Neck
7.3%
Rear Delts
5.5%
Quadriceps
5.5%
Hamstrings
5.5%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Glutes
3.7%
Forearms
2.8%
Adductors
0.9%
Lower Back
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)14–6 reps@9
14–6 reps@9
2T-Bar Row16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@9
3Bicep Curl (Cable)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@9
Superset
4AHammer Curl (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@9
4BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)18–15 reps@9
18–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Zercher Squat (Barbell)14–6 reps@9
14–6 reps@9
2Leg Curl18–15 reps@9
18–15 reps@9
Superset
3ADragon Flag1AMRAP@10
1AMRAP@10
3BNeck Curl210–20 reps@7
Superset
4ACable Crunch110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10
4BNeck Extension110–20 reps@7
110–20 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Dip (Weighted)16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@9
2Neutral Grip Dumbbell Bench Press16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@9
3Cable Crossover110–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@9
Superset
4AJM Press18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
4BLateral Raise (Cable)18–15 reps@9
18–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)14–6 reps@9
14–6 reps@9
2Leg Extension110–15 reps@9
110–15 reps@9
Superset
3AAb Roller1AMRAP@10
1AMRAP@10
3BNeck Extension210–20 reps@7
Superset
4ACable Crunch110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10
4BNeck Curl110–20 reps@7
110–20 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AIncline Chest Press (Machine)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
1BLat Pulldown18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
Superset
2ACable Crossover110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10
2BSeated Row (Machine)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Machine)110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10
3BLateral Raise (Cable)18–15 reps@10
18–15 reps@10
Superset
4AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)18–15 reps@10
18–15 reps@10
4BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bear Strength is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

Bear Strength 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bear Strength 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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