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Bikini Body

Beginner program for female trainees that want a Bikini Fitness type body.

Menno Henselmans
Menno Henselmans· Jan 2026
2,684athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Recommended days
Mon, Thu

This program is tailored to female novice trainees that want a Bikini Fitness type body without actually competing: an athletic physique with an emphasis on lower body development, a peachy booty, a healthy body fat level and an hourglass figure.

We strongly recommend that you read Menno's free article The Ultimate Beginner’s Workout for a Bikini Body before starting to program.

Breaking Down Bikini Body

You can perform this program 2 or 3 times per week, alternating between workouts A and B each time you train. Twice a week is good to start with.

This program is tailored to female novice trainees that want a Bikini Fitness type body without actually competing: an athletic physique with an emphasis on lower body development, a peachy booty, a healthy body fat level and an hourglass figure.

We strongly recommend that you read Menno's free article The Ultimate Beginner’s Workout for a Bikini Body before starting to program.

While you can perform this program 2 or 3 times per week, alternating between workouts A and B each time you train, twice a week is good to start with. This program done 3x per week is intensive for a beginner, but after multiple months you could work up to performing a workout every other day. Done meticulously, you should make some pretty steady gains for at least a year on this program.

The program is currently setup in the Boostcamp app for 2x/week. If you would like to do 3x/week, simply start the next week's session.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Reviews

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Isabel G.

Program feels great so far! A lot of the workouts are on high traffic machines so it’s hard to superset as prescribed but other than that it’s good

it’s a very good app

Stephanie Herrick

This is a great weight lifting program if youre someone like me who needs a lighter program to combine with cardio training.

Got motivated and no more cheating on workout days 😅 No significant difference that could be because I am not watching my diet but build strength and happy with the app. Thank you

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
14.8%
Glutes
12.8%
Hamstrings
10.9%
Front Delts
10%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Middle Delts
7.7%
Triceps
7.7%
Abductors
5.1%
Lats
3.9%
Calves
3.9%
Chest
3.9%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Abs
3.2%
Adductors
1.9%
Biceps
1.9%
Lower Back
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Unilateral Lying Leg Curls315 reps
2Squat (Barbell)38 reps
3Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)312 reps
4Wide Grip Lat Pulldown315 reps
5Hip Thrust (Barbell)215 reps
6Face Pull415 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull Through (Cable)315 reps
2Unilateral Leg Extension315 reps
3Calf Jump312 reps
4Push Up312 reps
5Hip Abductor (Machine)415 reps
6Butterfly Lateral Raise315 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

The coach

Menno Henselmans

Exercise & nutrition scientist. Int'l public speaker and best selling author. Physique coach.

Menno Henselmans is one of the world's foremost evidence-based fitness coaches. He has also co-authored several studies which have been published in peer-reviewed studies. Menno is a best selling author of The Science of Self-Control, which includes 53 Tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life.
Board member of the Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS), India, and FitZonderFabels, the Netherlands.Featured author in Men's Health, The Sunday Times, HuffPost, IronMind and many more publications, including translations in over 10 languages.#14 Best-selling author on Amazon in Applied Psychology with his book The Science of Self-control.Experienced physique coach, including numerous pro card and international prize winners in physique sports and powerlifting.International public speaker for i.a. the Oxford and Cambridge Alumni Society, BodyPower and the Norwegian Academy for Personal Training (AFPT).Published scientific author in Sports Medicine, the highest impact factor journal in exercise science, and peer-reviewer for the Journal of Human Kinetics.MPA Award winning model & WBFF Fitness Model Competitor.Ranked #1 Fitness Website in the HuffPost.

Common questions

Yes, Bikini Body is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. There's no subscription or payment required. Download the app on iOS or Android, search for the program, and you can start your first workout immediately. All 8 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. If you're missing something, the Boostcamp app includes substitution suggestions inside each workout.

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. As you get familiar with the program, sessions tend to move faster.

Bikini Body is structured around 2 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. Consistent rest is as important as the training itself. Skipping rest days can stall your progress. The 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. Many athletes choose to repeat the program after finishing, either at a higher starting weight or with a different variation.

Bikini Body is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name or find it on the coach's profile. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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