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Simple and effective - 8 week program
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Simple and effective - 8 week program

Strength and hypertrophy training program. Simple and effective

Arj
Arj· Sep 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Strength and hypertrophy mixture 4 days per week progressive overload using an rpe method.

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
Quadriceps
15.4%
Glutes
11.2%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Upper Back
9.5%
Lats
7.6%
Triceps
7.5%
Chest
7.1%
Front Delts
5.9%
Abs
5.7%
Biceps
4.8%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Calves
4%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Forearms
1.1%
Lower Back
1.1%
Abductors
1%
Adductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@7
2Leg Extension410 reps@7
3Lunge (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@6
Superset
4ASingle Leg Press38–10 reps@7
4BCalf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps@7
5Suitcase Carry320 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Tempo Bench Press34 reps@7
2Lat Pulldown38–10 reps@7
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@6
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7
5Chest Fly (Machine)310–12 reps@7
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312–15 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps@7
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)46–8 reps@7
3Overhead Press (Barbell)35–8 reps@7
4Pull-Up (Weighted)36–8 reps
5Face Pull312–15 reps@7
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)46 reps@7
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
3Lying Leg Curl310 reps@7
Superset
4ALeg Press (45 Degrees)310 reps@7
4BCalf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps
5Cable Crunch315 reps@7

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, Simple and effective - 8 week 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 80 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.

Simple and effective - 8 week program 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.

Simple and effective - 8 week 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.

Get started

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