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OLD SCHOOL BLOCK
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OLD SCHOOL BLOCK

John O.
John O.· May 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Powerbuliding

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
Abs
13.5%
Hamstrings
10.9%
Triceps
10.3%
Quadriceps
10.3%
Glutes
10%
Front Delts
7.4%
Upper Back
7.1%
Biceps
6.4%
Lats
5.1%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Lower Back
4.2%
Chest
3.2%
Adductors
2.6%
Forearms
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps65%
2Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
6Face Pull310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)110 reps65%
2Squat (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Leg Extension310 reps@8
4Lying Leg Curl310 reps@8
5Hanging Leg Raise310 reps@8
6Cable Crunch310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)110 reps65%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@8
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)110 reps65%
2Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps50%
3Goblet Squat310 reps@8
4Reverse Hyperextension310 reps@8
5Hanging Leg Raise310 reps@8
6Cable Crunch310 reps@8

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, OLD SCHOOL 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 4 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.

OLD SCHOOL 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

OLD SCHOOL 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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