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Squats & Science 8-Week Intermediate Strength Block
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Squats & Science 8-Week Intermediate Strength Block

JC6
JC6· Mar 2024
16athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is an 8 week intermediate level strength block from the smart folks at Squats & Science. It’s a 4 day per week training program that calls for squatting, benching, and deadlifting twice per week (counting near variations).

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.4%
Triceps
11.6%
Glutes
10%
Upper Back
9.9%
Chest
9.8%
Lats
8%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Abs
7.7%
Front Delts
5.5%
Other
4.3%
Lower Back
3.5%
Biceps
3.4%
Adductors
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.7%
Middle Delts
1.2%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bird Dog35 reps
2Squat (Barbell)45 reps75%
3Front Squat (Barbell)36 reps@6
4Deadlift (Paused)42 reps65%
5Stir The Pot310 reps
6Face Pull310 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Touch & Go)45 reps78%
2Bench Press (Close Grip)36 reps@6
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)35–8 reps@7
4Seated Row (Cable)310–15 reps@7
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bird Dog35 reps
2Squat (Paused)33 reps60%
3Deadlift (Barbell)43 reps80%
4Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@6
5Stir The Pot310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps80%
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@7
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)38 reps@7.5
4Lat Pulldown38 reps@7.5
5Skull Crusher38–10 reps@7

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, Squats & Science 8-Week Intermediate Strength Block 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 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 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.

Squats & Science 8-Week Intermediate Strength Block 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Squats & Science 8-Week Intermediate Strength Block 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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