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8-Week Strength Reset
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

8-Week Strength Reset

8-week powerlifting reset: comp singles + unilateral work to fix imbalances, rebuild hamstrings, and prep your next strength block.

Daniel Fugisawa
Daniel Fugisawa· Oct 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Rebuild & Prime is an eight-week powerlifting reset for intermediate and advanced lifters who have plateaued or are returning from minor tweaks. The plan pairs low-fatigue competition singles with targeted unilateral and posterior-chain work to correct asymmetries, restore tissue tolerance, and refine technique. Training runs four 90-minute sessions per week, organized into rack-efficient lower days and bench-focused upper days so you spend more time lifting and less time moving around the gym. Most work sits at RPE 6–8 with clear progressions and guardrails, making it compatible with combat sports or conditioning. You finish with stronger hamstrings and hips, cleaner movement, and a clear runway into your next strength block.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Glutes
18.9%
Hamstrings
18.3%
Quadriceps
14.8%
Front Delts
7.6%
Triceps
7.1%
Upper Back
6.5%
Chest
6.3%
Abs
5.6%
Lower Back
4.9%
Lats
3%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Middle Delts
1.8%
Biceps
1.5%
Adductors
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)11 rep@7
2Military Press (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@7
23 reps@8
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)15 reps@6
45 reps@7
4Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps@7
5Single Leg Romanian Deadlift18 reps@6
38 reps@7
6Hip Extension310 reps@8
7Dip (Weighted)15 reps@7
15 reps@8.5
25 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)45 reps@7
13 reps@8
2Pec Fly (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)37–10 reps@7–8
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)35 reps@7
6Nordic Curl45–8 reps@6–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep@7
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)15 reps@6
25 reps@7
27 reps@8
3Single Leg Romanian Deadlift18 reps@6
38 reps@7
4Hip Extension310 reps@8
5Overhead Squat48 reps@6–7
6Nordic Curl35 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)25 reps@7
23 reps@8
12 reps@8.5
2Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
3Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@7
25 reps@8
4Front Squat (Barbell)25 reps@7
25 reps@8
5Pull-Up (Bodyweight)37–10 reps@7–8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 8-Week Strength Reset is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 90 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.

8-Week Strength Reset 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

8-Week Strength Reset 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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