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a true lion
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a true lion

Heinrich A.
Heinrich A.· Oct 2025
2athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
aesthetics and strength

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
10.9%
Abs
10.1%
Front Delts
9.4%
Triceps
8.9%
Glutes
8.4%
Quadriceps
7.9%
Upper Back
6.9%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Biceps
6.4%
Chest
4.9%
Lats
4.9%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Adductors
3.2%
Forearms
3%
Calves
3%
Lower Back
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)34–8 reps@9.5
2Pull-Up (Weighted)34–8 reps@9
3Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)24–8 reps@9
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)24–8 reps@9
5Dip (Weighted)24–8 reps@9
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
7Face Pull28–12 reps@9.5
8Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
9Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
10Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl310 reps@9
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)46 reps@9
3Stiff Leg Deadlift24–8 reps@9.5
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)36 reps@8
5Calf Raise (Machine)312 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@9.5
7Abs Crunch (Weighted)310 reps@9
8Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)310 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)34–8 reps@9.5
2Pull-Up (Weighted)34–8 reps@9
3Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)24–8 reps@9
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)24–8 reps@9
5Dip (Weighted)24–8 reps@9
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
7Face Pull28–12 reps@9.5
8Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
9Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
10Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl210 reps@9
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)38 reps@8
3Front Squat (Barbell)310 reps@7
4Stiff Leg Deadlift24–8 reps@9.5
5Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)36 reps@8
6Calf Raise (Machine)312 reps@10
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@9.5
8Abs Crunch (Weighted)310 reps@9
9Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)310 reps@9

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, a true lion 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 90 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.

a true lion is structured around 4 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.

a true lion 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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