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Intensity/volume (Bridge out of SS)
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Intensity/volume (Bridge out of SS)

Jacob Mccann
Jacob Mccann· Apr 2024
8athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
Based on Bromley’s intensity/volume program, Modified for 4 days per week and adding accessories. This is meant to increase exposure to higher reps (8-12) and fill in gaps from years of just SBD. It’s a bridge out of Starting Strength. Each day is 2 main lifts and 2 accessory lifts. The accessory lifts can be changed out every 3 weeks. They should not interfere with main lifts. They can be done as super sets with the main lifts, or as straight sets afterwards. Using just a barbell and dumbells so you can do it in a home gym or a gym gym, but you can sub out the accessories for anything you want. Main lifts are meant to be slightly submaximal, while accessories may go closer to failure. You can use your week 6 performance to update maxes in week 7-12, or you can stick with the old training maxes. Week 11 drops out the volume so week 12 can be a test week. After this program, you should be in a good position to go for more volume or more intensity.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Quadriceps
12.6%
Front Delts
11.7%
Glutes
11.6%
Triceps
11.4%
Middle Delts
10.3%
Hamstrings
9.6%
Biceps
6.9%
Upper Back
6.3%
Chest
5.8%
Abs
3.7%
Lower Back
3.3%
Adductors
2.3%
Lats
2.3%
Forearms
2.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)312 reps55%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP65%
3Hammer Curl315 reps@7–9
4Upright Row (Dumbbell)315 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP65%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)312 reps55%
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)37–15 reps@7–9
4Skull Crusher315 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP65%
2Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps55%
3Hammer Curl315 reps@7–9
4Upright Row (Dumbbell)315 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps55%
2Barbell Row315 reps@7–9
3Skull Crusher315 reps@7–9
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)37–15 reps@7–9

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Intensity/volume (Bridge out of SS) 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.

Intensity/volume (Bridge out of SS) 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Intensity/volume (Bridge out of SS) 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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