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3-4-5-8
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3-4-5-8

Double progression to get stronger in bench, weighted pull ups, dips, and Bulgarian split squats

Seth Gaffar
Seth Gaffar· Mar 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This is an all purpose 3x a week strength minimalist strength program. There is an emphasis on upper strength as I wrote this for myself in knee recovery after surgery.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and 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
Triceps
12.7%
Glutes
11.8%
Quadriceps
11.5%
Chest
10.3%
Front Delts
10.3%
Hamstrings
10.2%
Lats
8.8%
Upper Back
8.8%
Abs
7.4%
Biceps
4.4%
Lower Back
3.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@7–9.5
2Ab Wheel1AMRAP@8
Superset
3APeterson Step Ups38 reps@8
3BLeg Curls (banded)180 reps@8
4Prowler Push81 rep@8–9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ADeadlift (Barbell)52–3 reps@8
1BDip (Weighted)54–6 reps@8
Superset
2ASingle Arm Floor Press310–15 reps@9
2BChin-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@7.5–10
3Decline Sit Up (Weighted)312–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1APull-Up (Weighted)55–8 reps@8
1BBench Press (Barbell)53–5 reps@8
2Single Leg Romanian Deadlift36–8 reps
Superset
3AFrench Press3AMRAP
3BDumbbell Row3AMRAP

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 3-4-5-8 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 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.

3-4-5-8 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

3-4-5-8 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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