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Crusader Strong
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Crusader Strong

Strong squat, big arms, summer ready

Anthony  T.
Anthony T.· Apr 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
To bring up arms as a weak point but keep squatting heavy

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and 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
12.8%
Upper Back
11.9%
Biceps
10.6%
Quadriceps
8.9%
Glutes
8.1%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Forearms
7.3%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Lats
7.1%
Front Delts
4.1%
Chest
3.7%
Adductors
2.9%
Calves
2.3%
Abs
2.1%
Lower Back
1.8%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)53 reps@9
2Barbell Row310 reps@9
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@9
4Dip (Weighted)38 reps@9
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps@10
2Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@10
3Hammer Curl38 reps@10
4Skull Crusher (Barbell)312 reps@10
5Wrist Curls310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@9
3Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
4Standing Calf Raise312 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AFace Pull310 reps
1BStanding Pullover (Cable)310 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Weighted)310 reps@10
4Shrug (Dumbbell)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps@10
2Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@10
3Hammer Curl38 reps@10
4Skull Crusher (Barbell)312 reps@10
5Wrist Curls310 reps@10

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Crusader Strong is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 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.

Crusader Strong 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Crusader Strong 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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