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Marathon cross-training program
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Marathon cross-training program

Steven S.
Steven S.· Jul 2024
9athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Maintenance strength training / cross-training for marathon prep.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
19.6%
Lats
15%
Biceps
9%
Chest
7.9%
Front Delts
7.2%
Triceps
6.5%
Quadriceps
5.8%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Rear Delts
5.4%
Glutes
4.9%
Hamstrings
3.6%
Lower Back
2.2%
Adductors
1.8%
Abductors
1.8%
Calves
1.8%
Abs
1.6%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Pull-Up2AMRAP@10
2Bench Press (Barbell)28–12 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown38–10 reps@8
4Overhead Press (Barbell)35–8 reps@8
5Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
6Face Pull312–15 reps@7
7Chest Fly (Cable)312–15 reps@7
8Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AHip Adductor (Machine)215–20 reps@7
1BHip Abductor (Machine)215–20 reps@7
2Hack Squat28–10 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)28–10 reps@8
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)210 reps@7
5Leg Extension28–12 reps@8
6Seated Calf Raise215–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Pull-Up2AMRAP@10
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
3Single Arm High Row (Cable)38–10 reps@8
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)35–8 reps@8
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–10 reps@8
6Reverse Pec Deck312–15 reps@8
7Lateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps@7
8Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8

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, Marathon cross-training 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 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 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.

Marathon cross-training program 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Marathon cross-training 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.

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