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Alpha Destiny Novice Program
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Alpha Destiny Novice Program

A novice program that is designed to help you reach the intermediate stage after 6-12 months.

Jake M.
Jake M.· Jan 2025
16athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This is a novice program designed for first year lifters. If you cannot bench 225x5, squat 315x5, and deadlift 405x5, then you are probably a novice lifter. A simple way to assess your training level is if you can still make linear progress workout to workout. If the answer is yes, then you’re a novice lifter: This means you must build your foundation with simple program like this. So check your ego at the door, and prepare to make the best gains of your entire life. The good news is that it will only take you 6-15 months at the absolute max.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
13.8%
Triceps
12.3%
Glutes
11%
Quadriceps
10.7%
Upper Back
8.5%
Chest
7.9%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Lats
7.5%
Front Delts
6.9%
Biceps
5.7%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Lower Back
2.5%
Forearms
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Box Squat (Barbell)34–6 reps
2Bench Press (Paused)34–6 reps
3Pendlay Row34–6 reps
4Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
6Stiff Leg Deadlift26–10 reps
7Plank (Weighted)30.5–1 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Box Squat (Barbell)34–6 reps
2Overhead Press (Barbell)34–6 reps
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps
4Bench Press (Close Grip)24–6 reps
5Chin-Up (Weighted)34–6 reps
6Plank (Weighted)30.5–1 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Box Squat (Barbell)34–6 reps
2Bench Press (Paused)34–6 reps
3Pendlay Row34–6 reps
4Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
6Stiff Leg Deadlift26–10 reps
7Plank (Weighted)30.5–1 min

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Alpha Destiny Novice Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and 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.

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.

Alpha Destiny Novice Program is structured around 3 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Alpha Destiny Novice Program 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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