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H.O Strength Training Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

H.O Strength Training Program

Strength training program designed for novice lifters focused on compound movements and Hypertrophy

· Mar 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
To build muscle while staying lean, follow a progressive overload strength training program combined with strategic cardio and nutrition. Since you’re using the PPLUL (Push, Pull, Legs, Upper, Lower) split, here’s how you can optimize it for muscle growth and a lean physique:

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
10.6%
Triceps
10.5%
Glutes
10.2%
Upper Back
9.4%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Biceps
8%
Lats
7.2%
Chest
6.8%
Front Delts
6.6%
Calves
6.4%
Middle Delts
5%
Lower Back
3.9%
Abs
2.4%
Rear Delts
1.6%
Adductors
1.5%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@8
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)46–10 reps@9
3Arnold Press38–10 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)310–12 reps@9
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)310–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Thrust (Barbell)46–8 reps@8
2Front Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@10
4Leg Extension312–15 reps@9
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps@10
6Seated Calf Raise312–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46–8 reps@8
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@8
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
4Leg Curl312–15 reps@9
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps@10
6Seated Calf Raise312–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps@8
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)46–10 reps@8
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)48–10 reps@8
4Face Pull312–15 reps@9
5Bayesian Curl310–12 reps@9
6Hammer Curl (Cable)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46–8 reps@8
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9
5Dip (Bodyweight)38–12 reps@8
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312–15 reps@9

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, H.O Strength Training 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 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.

H.O Strength Training Program 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.

H.O Strength Training 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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Advanced analyticsTrack volume, intensity, and 1RM trends to see exactly how your training is evolving.
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