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Iron Hippo Strongman Program
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Iron Hippo Strongman Program

Iron Hippo
Iron Hippo· Jan 2024
229athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
100 min
Program that I (a strongman competitor) created. It is not perfect, but it increased my strength tremendously and increased my training partner's deadlift by 45 lbs. Recommended workout days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, but it can be changed. Take a deload week after weeks 3, 6, and 9 if needed.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.3%
Upper Back
12.1%
Glutes
8.1%
Hamstrings
7.9%
Middle Delts
7.4%
Triceps
6.1%
Lats
5.4%
Full-Body
5.4%
Other
5.4%
Lower Back
4.8%
Olympic
4.8%
Abs
4.6%
Front Delts
4.4%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
3.1%
Biceps
2.7%
Chest
1.8%
Adductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Log Press35 reps70%
2Clean and Press45 reps@6–6.5
3Floor Press (Barbell)310 reps@6–7
4Lu Raise312 reps@8–9
5Y Raise1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Block Pull (Barbell)35 reps70%
2Deficit Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps@6–7
Superset
3ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)315 reps
3BPull-Up (Bodyweight)36–8 reps@6–7
Superset
4APendlay Row310 reps@6–7
4BBicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@6–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Zercher Squat (Barbell)35 reps70%
2Push Press (Barbell)64 reps65%
3Farmer's Walk (Weighted)4100 reps65%
Superset
4ABulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@6–7
4BKroc Row38 reps@6–7
Superset
5AFace Pull48 reps@7–8
5BOverhead Extension (Dumbbell)410 reps@6–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Clean (Barbell)43–5 reps@6–7
2Deadlift with Chains43–5 reps@6–6.5
3Strongman Event350–200 reps@6–7
4Strongman Event31–2 min@6–7
5Strongman Event33–10 reps@6–7

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Iron Hippo Strongman Program 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 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 100 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.

Iron Hippo Strongman Program 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.

Iron Hippo Strongman Program 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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