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BLS - 4 Day - Garage Gym *Updated 1/25
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BLS - 4 Day - Garage Gym *Updated 1/25

Austin  P.
Austin P.· Jan 2025
12athletes running this program
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Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
BASED ON "BIGGER LEANER STRONGER 4-DAY WORKOUT ROUTINE" From Bigger Leaner Stronger by Michael Matthews You’re going to be using weights that allow for at least 4 reps but no more than 6 reps (if you can’t get 4 reps, it’s too heavy; if you can get 6 or more, it’s too light). Generally speaking, this is about 80 to 85 percent of your 1RM for each exercise. Equipment: Power Rack Barbell & Plates Dumbbells Lat Tower Leg Extension/Leg Curl Attachment For additional details read or listen to the excellent book; Bigger Leaner Stronger by Michael Matthews

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
Triceps
14.3%
Abs
11.9%
Quadriceps
11.6%
Front Delts
10%
Glutes
7.5%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Chest
5.7%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Upper Back
4.9%
Biceps
4.8%
Rear Delts
4%
Lats
3.6%
Forearms
3%
Calves
2.7%
Lower Back
1.5%
Adductors
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
3Skull Crusher (Barbell)310–20 reps
4Tricep Extension (Barbell)312 reps60%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps85%
2Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)36 reps85%
3Lat Pulldown36 reps85%
4Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)16 reps85%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)36 reps85%
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)38–12 reps75%
4Lying Leg Raise310–20 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)36 reps85%
2Leg Extension36 reps85%
3Step-Up (Weighted)312 reps70%
4Seated Calf Raise36 reps85%

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, BLS - 4 Day - Garage Gym *Updated 1/25 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

BLS - 4 Day - Garage Gym *Updated 1/25 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

BLS - 4 Day - Garage Gym *Updated 1/25 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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