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Brick Shithouse
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Brick Shithouse

A program that'll push your limits, add slabs of muscle and eradicate every ounce of weakness from your mind and body

Zachary  W.
Zachary W.· Aug 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
This brutal, silver era inspired program, will push your mental and physical limits with 20 rep squats twice a week, one all out set to failure on most accessories barring those with high stability demands and a 3x a week full body approach used before the advent of the sissy sauce. So if you've ever envied the brick shithouse at the lake and wished you could be that kind of unit, here's your chance. You'll either get stronger and come out looking you crawled out of a cave in Croatia or roll over and die!

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
15.3%
Glutes
12.3%
Hamstrings
11%
Quadriceps
10.5%
Front Delts
8.3%
Full-Body
7.5%
Upper Back
7.3%
Chest
5.5%
Lower Back
5.5%
Biceps
5.3%
Abs
4.3%
Lats
3.3%
Adductors
2%
Forearms
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)18 reps@6
120 reps@10
2Stiff Leg Deadlift27–9 reps@8.5
3Kroc Row115–20 reps@10
4Shrug (Dumbbell)112–15 reps@10
5Dip (Weighted)28–10 reps@8.5
6Behind-the-Neck Push Press210–12 reps@8.5
7Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@10
8Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)18–10 reps@10
9Trap Bar Carry220–30 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)18 reps@6
120 reps@10
2Stiff Leg Deadlift27–9 reps@8.5
3Kroc Row115–20 reps@10
4Shrug (Dumbbell)112–15 reps@10
5Dip (Weighted)28–10 reps@8.5
6Behind-the-Neck Push Press210–12 reps@8.5
7Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@10
8Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)18–10 reps@10
9Trap Bar Carry220–30 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)110–12 reps@6
14–6 reps@9.5
17–9 reps@9
2Hack Squat212–15 reps@8.5
3Chin-Up (Weighted)18–10 reps@9.5
4Trap Bar Power Shrug110–12 reps@9.5
5Bench Press (Wide Grip)27–9 reps@8.5
6Behind-the-Neck Push Press18–10 reps@9.5
7Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–10 reps@8.5
8V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–10 reps@8.5
9Trap Bar Carry220–30 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, Brick Shithouse 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 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.

Brick Shithouse 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.

Brick Shithouse 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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