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Novice training
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Novice training

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Aleksandar  T.
Aleksandar T.· Apr 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
For those who want to try something different

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.8%
Upper Back
12.1%
Biceps
11.3%
Chest
10.6%
Front Delts
9.9%
Lats
9.2%
Quadriceps
7.1%
Middle Delts
7.1%
Hamstrings
5.7%
Rear Delts
4.3%
Calves
3.5%
Glutes
2.8%
Forearms
1.4%
Adductors
1.4%
Abs
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)312 reps@9.5
2Seated Calf Raise312 reps@9.5
3Leg Curl312 reps@9.5
4Leg Extension310 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)310 reps@8.5
2Rear Delt Fly (Cable)312 reps@7.5
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@7.5
4Dirty 30's(EZ Bar)310 reps@9.5
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@9.5
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@9.5
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)312 reps@9.5
2Seated Calf Raise312 reps@9.5
3Leg Curl312 reps@9.5
4Leg Extension310 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@8.5
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown310 reps@8.5
3Chest Fly (Machine)310 reps@8.5
4T-Bar Row310 reps@8.5
5Chest Press (Machine)310 reps@8.5
6Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@8.5
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown310 reps@8.5
3Chest Fly (Machine)310 reps@8.5
4T-Bar Row310 reps@8.5
5Chest Press (Machine)310 reps@8.5
6Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)310 reps@8.5
2Rear Delt Fly (Cable)312 reps@7.5
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@7.5
4Dirty 30's(EZ Bar)310 reps@9.5
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@9.5
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@9.5
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Novice training is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

Novice training is structured around 6 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Novice training 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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