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The Sculpt Method
Beginner–IntermediatePaid

The Sculpt Method

Designed for women who want to build lean muscle, gain strength, and sculpt their physique, without the fear of getting bulky.

Tiffany Ma
Tiffany Ma· Apr 2026
633athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min

Program Overview
This 12-week strength training program is designed for women who want to build lean muscle, gain strength, and boost confidence—without bulking up.

Training Approach
The focus is on slow, controlled progression and foundational strength work. You'll train with classic movement patterns like squats, hinges, and presses, emphasizing clean form, body awareness, and steady improvement.

Program Structure
The program is divided into three progressive phases. Each phase builds on the last, allowing your body to adapt, grow stronger, and recover without feeling overworked or burned out.

Progression Guidelines
You’ll be encouraged to increase weights only when movements feel solid and your RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) stays below 8. This ensures you’re challenging yourself without crossing into unnecessary fatigue or strain.

Who It’s For
Whether you're new to lifting or returning after a break, this program provides a supportive path to strength without excess size.

Results You Can Expect

  • Lean muscle development

  • Stronger movement patterns

  • Improved energy, confidence, and self-trust

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Reviews

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Sarah S.

Good structured program. Definitely added exercises and tweaked things as I went, but overall a good starting point to get back into the gym.

Suman P.

Great programme. I am getting stronger by the day.

Halle V.

It’s a pretty good program, I’ve definitely seen results in my body. I’ve done a bit of modifications to fit my gym and just because I’ve done some of the exercises a million times and wanted to change it up a bit.

Krysten Sanders

After some time of not training I wanted to start something that would get me back into it without overdoing it. I think this is a good program for that, while also incorporating 15-20 mins of a cardio type warmup. Thanks for the program!

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
14.9%
Hamstrings
11.8%
Quadriceps
10.2%
Triceps
8.1%
Front Delts
7.8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Abs
7%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Lats
4.7%
Chest
4.1%
Lower Back
3.7%
Calves
3.4%
Biceps
3.4%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Adductors
2%
Abductors
1.7%
Forearms
0.6%
Stretching
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat310–12 reps
2Glute Bridge (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
3Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310–12 reps
5Standing Calf Raise315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Lat Pulldown310–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
5Tricep Dip (Bodyweight)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Step-Up (Weighted)310 reps
2Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)310 reps
3Sumo Deadlift (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Lateral Banded Walk315 reps
5Standing Calf Raise315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
4Face Pull312 reps
5Plank330 sec

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Purchase the full program inside the Boostcamp app to unlock all weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes.

The coach

Tiffany Ma

NYC-Board Certified Sports Dietician

Tiffany is a registered dietitian nutritionist and lifelong fitness enthusiast, born and raised in New York City. After retiring her title as captain of her high school girls' cross country team, she dove headfirst into the world of competitive powerlifting. Over six years, she earned victories at local meets and competed on the national stage. Today, as a certified USAPL state referee, she continues to give back to the sport that taught her how empowering it is to be strong.

Now, Tiffany blends her expertise in nutrition and movement through a hybrid training philosophy. She believes our bodies are meant to move; and that combining strength and endurance is key to lifelong health. Her passion spans all things fitness: from running half marathons and lifting weights to multi-day treks and scuba diving adventures. Her approach supports strong bones, lean muscle, and a healthy heart, with a focus on helping others live a life empowered by movement and intention.

NYC-board certified dieticianCertified USA Powerlifting State RefereeHybrid training (half marathons, competitive powerlifting)

Common questions

The Sculpt Method is a paid program available inside the Boostcamp app. You can browse the full week 1 schedule here for free, then purchase inside the app to unlock all 12 weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes included.

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.

The Sculpt Method is structured around 4 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 12 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.

The Sculpt Method 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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