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Max Strength and Size
IntermediateFree

Max Strength and Size

StrongLifts inspired strength plus hypertrophy program

Ian Smith
Ian Smith· Nov 2024
15athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This StrongLifts inspired variation is designed to build strength and size by including some low fatigue finisher exercises for the arms. The order of exercises will be in the typical alternating A and B workouts. I have included hack squats in the program to bias quad development and shake up the monotony of doing squats 3 times every week.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
13.5%
Quadriceps
12.7%
Triceps
12.7%
Hamstrings
11.8%
Front Delts
8.5%
Chest
7%
Middle Delts
7%
Biceps
5.9%
Abs
5.6%
Lower Back
4.8%
Lats
4.2%
Adductors
2.8%
Upper Back
2.5%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps
3Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Machine)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hack Squat48 reps
2Overhead Press (Barbell)55 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift38 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps
3Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Machine)315 reps

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, Max Strength and Size 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 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.

Max Strength and Size is structured around 3 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.

Max Strength and Size 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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