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8 week bench press program for strength/endurance
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

8 week bench press program for strength/endurance

Unleash your upper body potential in just 8 weeks—build strength and endurance to conquer every lift with confidence.

Casey S.
Casey S.· Sep 2025
12athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Elevate your bench press game with this comprehensive 8-week program designed to build both strength and endurance. With 24 sessions spread across two workouts per week, you'll focus on barbell bench presses and supplemental exercises, including banded variations to enhance your performance. Each week ramps up intensity, pushing you to new personal bests while improving muscle endurance. Get ready to transform your upper body strength and dominate your lifts!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
50%
Triceps
30%
Front Delts
20%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP70%
2Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps60%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Banded Bench Press83 reps50%

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, 8 week bench press program for strength/endurance 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 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 40 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.

8 week bench press program for strength/endurance is structured around 3 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.

8 week bench press program for strength/endurance 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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