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Bench focus
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Bench focus

Roland Baker
Roland Baker· Jul 2024
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Simple concurrent bench strength and size template with some leg and back work. The pressing days are organized as follows: Base Set/Heavy Rep Set/Down Set/Pump. Base: This is weight that you are looking to get up to 9-10 reps over the next few weeks; when you start, this weight should be a very hard 6-7 rep weight to start. Heavy: Add 45+ lbs for bench and 20lbs for strict press to the base set weight going for 1-2 reps in the first week. We will get this to 3-4 later. Down set: Remove the 45lbs from base bench weight and 20lbs from strict press hit 10+ reps on this. Pump: Strip another 45lbs off and amrap After reaching 10 reps on your base set increase the weight by 10lbs for all sets each session. Once you stall in progression take an off week where no volume is performed

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
14.7%
Front Delts
12.1%
Upper Back
11.2%
Middle Delts
10.7%
Chest
9.5%
Biceps
8.1%
Lats
7.6%
Glutes
5.9%
Hamstrings
5.5%
Quadriceps
5.5%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Lower Back
2.9%
Abs
2.4%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)16–10 reps@9
11–5 reps@9
110–15 reps@8
115–30 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Pull-Up48–10 reps@8
2Dumbbell Row310 reps@7
3Shrug (Dumbbell)215 reps@8
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)220 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)16–7 reps@9
11–5 reps@8.5
110–15 reps@7
115–30 reps@7
2Bench Press (Close Grip)15 reps@6
15 reps@8
3Single Arm Shoulder Press28–12 reps@8
4Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)14–8 reps@9
14–8 reps@8
16–12 reps@7
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)112 reps@9
312 reps@8
3Hammer Curl18 reps@8
18 reps@7
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)18 reps@8.5
18 reps@7

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bench focus is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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.

Bench focus 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bench focus 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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