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Bill Kazmaier Training Routine
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Bill Kazmaier Training Routine

Three time World Strongest Man champion Bill Kazmaier was an absolute Goliath.

· Jan 2025
73athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Powerbuilding. Bill Kazmaier may have been the first true powerbuilder. He trained heavy, working the three main lifts with all assistance work twice a week. Yes, you read that correctly. The Kaz used an animalistic high intensity, high volume workout routine. He hit the deadlift, squat and bench twice a week.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
16.2%
Front Delts
11.5%
Biceps
10.3%
Quadriceps
9.8%
Chest
9.2%
Upper Back
9.1%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Lats
6.3%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Glutes
5.4%
Calves
2.8%
Abs
2.3%
Adductors
1.6%
Lower Back
1.5%
Forearms
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps
2Bench Press (Wide Grip)310 reps
3Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps
4Front Raise48 reps
5Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)410 reps
7Skull Crusher610 reps
8Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)410 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)410 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps
3Shrug (Barbell)215–40 reps
110–20 reps
4Seated Hammer Curl412 reps
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)410 reps
6Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)410 reps
7Seated Row (Cable)410 reps
8Leg Extension310 reps
9Leg Curl310 reps
10Standing Calf Raise315–25 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps
2Bench Press (Wide Grip)310 reps
3Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48 reps
5Front Raise410 reps
6Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)410 reps
7Skull Crusher410 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps
2Squat (Barbell)410 reps
3Shrug (Barbell)410–15 reps
4Seated Hammer Curl48 reps
5Concentration Curl412 reps
6Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)330 reps
7Wide Grip Lat Pulldown410 reps
8Leg Extension310 reps
9Leg Curl310 reps
10Standing Calf Raise315 reps

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bill Kazmaier Training Routine is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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 90 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.

Bill Kazmaier Training Routine is structured around 4 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bill Kazmaier Training Routine 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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