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Squats & Science Beginner Volume Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Squats & Science Beginner Volume Program

JC6
JC6· Mar 2024
12athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
This is a 6 week long powerlifting volume block for novice lifters from the smart folks at Squats & Science. This program has the beginner lifter training 6 days per week. Squats and bench press are both trained 3 times per week, while deadlift is trained 2 times per week. It should be run prior to a strength or peaking block to help accumulate volume before tapering the volume and increasing intensity.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.4%
Triceps
11.4%
Chest
11.4%
Glutes
10.5%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Front Delts
7.3%
Biceps
6.1%
Upper Back
6%
Abs
5.9%
Lats
3.8%
Rear Delts
3.7%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Adductors
3.3%
Lower Back
2.8%
Calves
2.2%
Forearms
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)45 reps70%
2Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps65%
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)35–8 reps@7.5
4Hammer Curl410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps70%
2Bench Press (Close Grip)36 reps@7–8
3Skull Crusher310 reps@7.5
4Hanging Leg Raise38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)52 reps78%
2Front Squat (Barbell)36–8 reps@6.5–7.5
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)58–12 reps@7.5
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)52 reps78%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@7–8
3Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)410 reps@7.5
4Rear Delt Fly (Machine)315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)53 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)53 reps75%
3Standing Calf Raise410–15 reps@8.5
4Plank3AMRAP@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps75%
2Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@8
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)410–15 reps@7.5–8.5
4Rear Delt Row315 reps@7–8

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, Squats & Science Beginner Volume Program 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 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 120 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 Beginner Volume Program is structured around 6 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.

Squats & Science Beginner Volume Program 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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