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Doug Hepburn 8*2 / 3*6
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Doug Hepburn 8*2 / 3*6

Doug Hepburn 8/2 program as I understand from Alex Bromley’s explanation.

Ken C.
Ken C.· Apr 2025
64athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Novice to intermediate program. This program is a decent way to slowly increase strength in the 4 big lifts. It is meant to be ran back to back to back. Each time you start the program over take a Deload then add 5lbs to each lift.

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
Quadriceps
18%
Glutes
14%
Front Delts
12%
Triceps
12%
Hamstrings
10%
Chest
10%
Middle Delts
10%
Abs
6%
Adductors
4%
Lower Back
4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)82 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)82 reps85%
3Squat (Barbell)36 reps70%
4Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)82 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)82 reps85%
3Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps70%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)36 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)72 reps85%
13 reps85%
2Bench Press (Barbell)72 reps85%
13 reps85%
3Squat (Barbell)26 reps70%
17 reps70%
4Bench Press (Barbell)26 reps70%
17 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)72 reps85%
13 reps85%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)72 reps85%
13 reps85%
3Deadlift (Barbell)26 reps70%
17 reps70%
4Overhead Press (Barbell)26 reps70%
17 reps70%

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Doug Hepburn 8*2 / 3*6 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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.

Doug Hepburn 8*2 / 3*6 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Doug Hepburn 8*2 / 3*6 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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