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Minimalist Powerbuilding (1)
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Minimalist Powerbuilding (1)

Simple and easy

The Truth
The Truth· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
100 min
Build big Squat Bench Deadlift Overhead Press

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
15%
Front Delts
14%
Glutes
11.2%
Quadriceps
9.3%
Upper Back
8.6%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Middle Delts
7%
Chest
7%
Lats
5.6%
Abs
5%
Lower Back
3.7%
Biceps
2.3%
Forearms
2.1%
Olympic
1.2%
Adductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Barbell Back Squat11 rep92.5%
23 reps85%
2Pin Press Bench (Barbell)35 reps80%
3Cable Flexion Row35 reps@9
4Hack Squat26–8 reps72.5%
5Bench Press (Wide Grip)26–8 reps77%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)11 rep92.5%
23 reps85%
2Snatch Deadlift15 reps55%
3Cable Flexion Row35 reps@9
4Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@9
5Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)26–8 reps77%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep92.5%
23 reps85%
2Barbell Back Squat35 reps80%
3Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)35 reps@9
4Hack Squat26–8 reps72.5%
5Bench Press (Wide Grip)26–8 reps77%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep90%
2Seated Pin Press (Barbell)35 reps80%
3Snatch Deadlift15 reps55%
4Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)35 reps@9
5Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)26–8 reps77%

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Minimalist Powerbuilding (1) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 100 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.

Minimalist Powerbuilding (1) 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Minimalist Powerbuilding (1) 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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