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GZCL Condensed
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GZCL Condensed

Condensed GZCL

Domenic Colangelo
Domenic Colangelo· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Novice
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Condensed GZCL, running on off days

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
11.6%
Glutes
11.6%
Hamstrings
11.6%
Front Delts
10.3%
Triceps
9.1%
Abs
6.6%
Upper Back
6.6%
Lats
6.6%
Chest
5.8%
Middle Delts
5.8%
Lower Back
4.1%
Biceps
3.7%
Calves
2.5%
Adductors
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Forearms
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
2Front Squat (Barbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
6Standing Calf Raise112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
2Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)110 reps
110 reps
110 reps
3Dumbbell Row110 reps
110 reps
110 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
2Squat (Barbell)110 reps
110 reps
110 reps
3Pendlay Row13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps
13 reps

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, GZCL Condensed is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

GZCL Condensed 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

GZCL Condensed 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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