# Boostcamp > Boostcamp is a free workout app with 11,000+ free programs, including most of the 130+ designed by professional strength coaches like Alberto Nuñez, Eric Helms, Geoffrey Schofield, and Cody Lefever. Built-in workout tracking, progressive overload, RPE/RIR logging, rest timers, and a plate calculator are included for every lifter from beginner to advanced. The app is free on iOS and Android. 11,000+ programs are free (including most of the 130+ coach-designed library), along with the full workout tracker, weekly reports, and year-end Wrapped. Boostcamp Pro adds 20+ exclusive coach programs plus advanced analytics (Strength Score, per-muscle volume heatmap), personalized programs, and unlimited custom program creation. ## By experience level - [Beginner Workout Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/beginners): Beginner-friendly programs (GZCLP, 5/3/1 for Beginners, Starting Strength) with step-by-step session guidance, automatic progressive overload, plate calculator, and built-in rest timers. Free to start. - [Intermediate Workout Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/intermediates): Periodized intermediate programs (nSuns 5/3/1, PHUL, PHAT, Candito) with RPE/RIR logging, weekly volume tracking, per-muscle heatmap, and personal record tracking. Free to start. - [Advanced Workout Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/advanced): Advanced periodized programs (Sheiko, Smolov, coach-designed hypertrophy and powerlifting blocks) plus Strength Score, personalized programs, and a full custom program builder for serious lifters. ## By goal - [Powerlifting Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/powerlifting): Free powerlifting programs in Boostcamp (Sheiko, Smolov, nSuns 5/3/1, Candito 6-Week, GZCL Method) with peaking templates, percentage-based loading, RPE logging, and 1RM/e1RM tracking for meet prep. - [Hypertrophy Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/hypertrophy): Free hypertrophy programs (PHUL, PHAT, Reddit PPL, Alberto Nuñez programs) with per-muscle volume tracking, supersets, drop sets, exercise alternatives, and progress photo tracking for size and definition. ## Programs and discovery - [Browse 11,000+ Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/programs): The full program library, filterable by experience level, goal, and days per week. - [All Coaches](https://www.boostcamp.app/all-coaches): Coach profiles for everyone with programs on Boostcamp, including Alberto Nuñez, Eric Helms, Geoffrey Schofield, Cody Lefever, Bald Omni Man, and more. - [Exercise Library](https://www.boostcamp.app/exercises): Full exercise database with form cues, muscle group breakdowns, and substitutions. - [Program Finder Quiz](https://www.boostcamp.app/find-your-program-quiz): Five-question quiz that recommends a program based on your goal, experience level, and weekly schedule. - [Workout Tracker](https://www.boostcamp.app/workout-tracker): Free workout tracking app with set/rep logging, rest timers, plate calculator, RPE/RIR, personal records, e1RM curves, supersets, drop sets, and per-muscle volume heatmap. - [All Features](https://www.boostcamp.app/features): Comprehensive breakdown of the Boostcamp app — programs, workout tracker, analytics, customization tools, plus the Free vs Pro comparison. - [Free Workout App](https://www.boostcamp.app/free-workout-app): Why Boostcamp is a genuinely free workout app (11,000+ free programs, full tracker, no ads), and how the free tier compares to other options. Pro adds 20+ exclusive coach programs. ## Tools and customization - [Boostcamp Pro](https://www.boostcamp.app/pro): Authoritative Pro page with pricing, Free vs Pro comparison, and the full Pro feature list (20+ exclusive coach programs, Strength Score, per-muscle volume heatmap, personalized programs, advanced exercise analytics, unlimited custom programs). $4.99/month billed annually with a 7-day free trial. - [Custom Program Builder](https://www.boostcamp.app/custom-program): Build your own multi-week mesocycle with supersets, drop sets, training maxes, and weekly waves. - [Program Creator Hub](https://www.boostcamp.app/program-creator): For coaches and content creators who want to publish programs on Boostcamp. ## Training methodologies - [5/3/1 Programs on Boostcamp](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/5-3-1): Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 system: Boring But Big, Building the Monolith, 5/3/1 for Beginners, plus community variants (Triumvirate, Krypteia, Leviathan, 1000% Awesome, FSL). 4-week wave, percentage-based, AMRAP-driven progression. All free with auto-progression. - [nSuns 5/3/1 LP](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/nsuns): High-volume daily-main-lift evolution of 5/3/1. 9-set T1, T2 supplementary work, 4-day / 5-day / 6-day variants. Weekly AMRAP-driven TM progression. Free on iOS and Android. - [Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/push-pull-legs): Hypertrophy split with 6-day and 3-day variants. Featured programs: Reddit PPL, Bald Omni Man's Power Bomb, Natural Hypertrophy's Doom Slayer, Radu Antoniu's ShredSmart. RPE-based progression, twice-a-week frequency per muscle. - [Upper/Lower Split Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/upper-lower): 4-day Upper/Lower split with 2x weekly per-muscle frequency. Featured: Alberto Nuñez's hypertrophy UL, Fazlifts' Barbarian, Bill Wong's moderate volume UL, Basement Bodybuilding (full gym + home variants). - [GZCL Method Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/gzcl): Cody Lefever's tier framework (T1 heavy compounds, T2 secondary, T3 accessories) with the 1:2:3 volume rule. Featured: GZCLP (beginner LP), The Rippler (peaking), Jacked & Tan 2.0 (strength + hypertrophy), P-Zero Ultra. - [5x5 Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/5x5): Bill Starr-derived 5x5 family. Featured community uploads of Stronglifts 5x5 (beginner LP), Madcow 5x5 (intermediate weekly periodization), and Starting Strength (Rippetoe's 3x5 variant). - [Sheiko Programs](https://www.boostcamp.app/methodology/sheiko): Boris Sheiko's Russian powerlifting routines. High-frequency, high-volume, moderate intensity. Featured numbered programs (#29, #32, #37) for intermediate-to-advanced competitive powerlifters. ## Comparisons and alternatives - [Compare Boostcamp to Other Workout Apps](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs): Hub page listing side-by-side comparisons of Boostcamp against the most popular workout tracker and programs apps (Strong, Hevy, Fitbod, JEFIT, Nike Training Club). - [Boostcamp vs Strong](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs/strong): Head-to-head comparison covering tracker depth, programs library, pricing, and platforms. Boostcamp vs Strong's focused-logger workflow with Apple Watch support. - [Boostcamp vs Hevy](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs/hevy): Comparison of Boostcamp's programs-plus-tracker against Hevy's social workout tracker with athlete profiles and broader platform support. - [Boostcamp vs Fitbod](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs/fitbod): Comparison of Boostcamp's permanent free tier with structured methodology programs against Fitbod's algorithm-driven workout generation behind a paywall. - [Boostcamp vs JEFIT](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs/jefit): Comparison of Boostcamp's free programs library against JEFIT's exercise database and Elite plans library. - [Boostcamp vs Nike Training Club](https://www.boostcamp.app/vs/ntc): Comparison of Boostcamp's structured strength tracker against NTC's free multi-discipline guided video classes (yoga, pilates, strength, recovery, mindfulness). - [Alternatives to Strong](https://www.boostcamp.app/alternatives/strong): Ranked roundup of four workout tracker apps as alternatives to Strong (Boostcamp, StrengthLog, Liftosaur, FitNotes). - [Alternatives to Fitbod](https://www.boostcamp.app/alternatives/fitbod): Ranked roundup of four workout apps as alternatives to Fitbod's algorithm-driven model (Boostcamp, Alpha Progression, Dr. Muscle, Liftosaur). ## Best apps roundups - [Best Workout Apps by Topic](https://www.boostcamp.app/best): Hub indexing ten ranked roundups, organized by training methodology (5/3/1, nSuns, GZCL, Sheiko, Reddit PPL) and by goal or use case (hypertrophy, powerlifting, natural bodybuilding, free apps, RPE/RIR logging). - [Best Apps for 5/3/1](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/5-3-1): Ranked roundup of four apps that support Jim Wendler's 5/3/1: Boostcamp (free, three official Wendler programs plus community variants), 5/3/1 Workout Logger, Wendler Log 531, and Five/Three/One. - [Best Apps for nSuns](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/nsuns): Ranked roundup of three apps for nSuns 5/3/1 LP: Boostcamp (free, flagship nSuns program with 4/5/6-day variants), nSuns 5/3/1 by Jonas Reichert, and Liftosaur. - [Best Apps for GZCL and GZCLP](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/gzcl): Ranked roundup of three apps for Cody Lefever's T1/T2/T3 tier framework: Boostcamp (free, all four official GZCL programs), GZCL Method Workout Logger, and Liftosaur. - [Best Apps for Sheiko](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/sheiko): Ranked roundup of three apps for Boris Sheiko's percentage-based powerlifting routines: Boostcamp (free, community Sheiko routines), Sheiko Gold (AI), and Sheiko - Workout Routines. - [Best Apps for Reddit PPL](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/reddit-ppl): Ranked roundup of three apps for Metallicadpa Reddit PPL: Boostcamp (free, canonical Reddit PPL plus three community variants), Liftosaur (pre-built Metallicadpa PPL), and StrengthLog. - [Best Apps for Hypertrophy](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/hypertrophy): Ranked roundup of four apps for hypertrophy-focused training: Boostcamp (free, programs from natural pros Alberto Nuñez and Eric Helms), Alpha Progression, RP Hypertrophy by Dr. Mike Israetel, and Dr. Muscle. - [Best Apps for Powerlifting](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/powerlifting): Ranked roundup of four apps for competitive powerlifting: Boostcamp (free, every major methodology), JuggernautAI by Chad Wesley Smith, Sheiko Gold, and StrengthLog. - [Best Apps for Natural Bodybuilding](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/natural-bodybuilding): Ranked roundup of three apps for natural bodybuilding: Boostcamp (free, programs from Alberto Nuñez, Eric Helms, Natural Hypertrophy), Alpha Progression, and RP Hypertrophy. - [Best Free Workout Apps](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/free): Ranked roundup of four genuinely free workout apps: Boostcamp (entire 11K+ programs library free), StrengthLog, FitNotes (Android), and RepCount. - [Best Apps with RPE/RIR Logging](https://www.boostcamp.app/best/rpe-rir): Ranked roundup of three apps with first-class RPE and RIR logging: Boostcamp (free RPE/RIR), Alpha Progression (Premium), and HeavySet. ## Research reports - [State of Lifting (hub)](https://www.boostcamp.app/state-of-lifting): Index of Boostcamp's original research reports. Behavioral data from anonymized workout logs across the 1.2M+ athlete community, joined to verified demographic and experience-level data. Reports include methodology, sample size, and limitations. - [State of Lifting 2025](https://www.boostcamp.app/state-of-lifting-2025): Inaugural annual report. 12 data-backed findings on how Boostcamp athletes actually train, computed from a random sample of 1,000,000 logged workouts (16.7M tracked sets) drawn from the broader 1.2M+ athlete community. - [State of Lifting: The Gender Report](https://www.boostcamp.app/state-of-lifting/gender): Six findings on how men and women actually lift, joined from 901,452 sex-matched workouts and 729,282 workouts also matched to self-reported experience level. Includes the consistency gap (women skip 25% fewer programmed sets at every experience level), strength benchmarks by lift / sex / experience, and the convergence pattern as women advance toward men's training composition. ## About and resources - [About Boostcamp](https://www.boostcamp.app/about): Company background, mission, and team. - [Blog](https://www.boostcamp.app/blogs): Articles on programming, training science, and coach interviews. Authored by The Boostcamp Editors. - [Download](https://www.boostcamp.app/download): App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) download links. - [Contact](https://www.boostcamp.app/contact-us): Support and partnership contact information.