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Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size

Transform your strength and size in just 4 weeks—because being a busy dad doesn’t mean you can’t crush your fitness goals!

Mathew B.
Mathew B.· Nov 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
1 day
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
The Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size is a focused 4-week program designed to help busy dads build strength and muscle efficiently. With one workout per week, each lasting around 60 minutes, you'll engage in key compound lifts like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts, complemented by targeted accessory exercises to maximize growth. This program is suitable for all levels, from beginners to intermediates, and requires access to a full gym. Get ready to transform your physique and reclaim your strength, all while fitting your training into a hectic schedule!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 1 day per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
20.2%
Glutes
15.7%
Hamstrings
11.2%
Chest
11.2%
Abs
10.1%
Triceps
6.7%
Lats
5.6%
Adductors
4.5%
Front Delts
4.5%
Lower Back
4.5%
Upper Back
3.4%
Biceps
2.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps@6
15 reps@7
15 reps@8
15 reps@9
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@6
15 reps@7
15 reps@8
15 reps@9
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps@6
15 reps@7
15 reps@8
15 reps@9
4Lat Pulldown210 reps
5Decline Crunch210 reps

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size is structured around 1 training day 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Busy Dad Plan - Strength & Size 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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