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5x5 Strength Building
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5x5 Strength Building

Strength training program designed for intermediate lifters focused on compound movements and endurance exercises.

Sunit A.
Sunit A.· Apr 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
2 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
20 min
This intermediate training program is designed to help you gain strength. Perfect for those with some experience in lifting, this program has easy-to-follow workouts that gradually increase in intensity, making sure that you see progress without feeling overwhelmed. The program also targets lean cutting buildings up endurance.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Triceps
11.3%
Front Delts
11.3%
Quadriceps
10.7%
Glutes
10.7%
Hamstrings
10.7%
Abs
9.9%
Lats
8.6%
Upper Back
8.6%
Chest
8.6%
Adductors
4%
Middle Delts
2.7%
Biceps
1.6%
Lower Back
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Pull-Up310 reps@10
2Dip (Bodyweight)310 reps@10
3Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@10
2Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps@10
3Deadlift (Barbell)55 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Weighted)310 reps@10
2Dip (Bodyweight)310 reps@10
3Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@10
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@10
3Barbell Row55 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps@10
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps@10
3Barbell Row55 reps@10

Weeks 2–2 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 5x5 Strength Building is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 2 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 20 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 Strength Building 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 2 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5x5 Strength Building 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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