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Mando's Strength Program
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Mando's Strength Program

Strength training program designed for novice- intermediate lifters focused on compound movements and accesories

Armando Cebreros
Armando Cebreros· Apr 2025
2athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This novice-friendly training program is designed to help you gain strength. Perfect for those with some experience in lifting, this program has easy-to-follow workouts that gradually increase in intensity, making sure that you see progress without feeling overwhelmed.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
11.2%
Lats
10.9%
Triceps
10.5%
Front Delts
10.4%
Glutes
9.9%
Upper Back
9.6%
Hamstrings
9%
Chest
8.2%
Middle Delts
6.6%
Biceps
4.8%
Adductors
4%
Abs
2.8%
Lower Back
1.9%
Rear Delts
0.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)48 reps70%
2Deadlift (Barbell)28 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP80%
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)18 reps
26 reps
4Lat Pulldown110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps80%
2Deadlift (Barbell)26 reps80%
3Leg Extension48–12 reps
4Leg Curl410 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps50%
110 reps67.5%
18 reps75%
16 reps77.5%
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Lat Pulldown210 reps
18 reps
16 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps50%
110 reps67.5%
18 reps75%
16 reps77.5%
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)210 reps
18 reps
16 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)110 reps
28 reps
16 reps
4Lat Pulldown210 reps
18 reps
16 reps
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)210 reps
28 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)410–15 reps

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, Mando's Strength 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 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.

Mando's Strength Program is structured around 5 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.

Mando's Strength 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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