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I hate working out but should probably keep to it
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I hate working out but should probably keep to it

Transform your garage into a sculpting sanctuary—12 weeks to redefine your strength, even if you dread the grind. Let’s embrace the journey together!

Fox H.
Fox H.· Jun 2025
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
**I Hate Working Out But Should Probably Keep to It** is a 12-week program designed for those who want to stay active without the grind of traditional workouts. With 60 sessions spread across three training days each week, this program focuses on muscle sculpting through a variety of engaging exercises. Expect a mix of bodyweight and dumbbell movements, including Cossack Squats and Arnold Presses, to build strength and endurance in just 40 minutes per session. Perfect for intermediate lifters, this plan requires minimal equipment and is tailored for a garage gym setup, making it easy to stick with your fitness goals.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
12%
Quadriceps
11.5%
Glutes
11%
Hamstrings
10%
Biceps
8%
Front Delts
7%
Middle Delts
7%
Lats
7%
Triceps
6.5%
Calves
5%
Chest
5%
Abs
2.5%
Lower Back
2.5%
Rear Delts
2.5%
Adductors
1%
Abductors
1%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cossack Squat310 reps@7
2Deadlift (Dumbbell)310 reps@6.5
3Step-Up (Weighted)310 reps@6.5
4Standing Calf Raise315 reps@6.5
5Marching Glute Bridge310 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Fly (Machine)310 reps@9
2Face Pull310 reps@8
3Shoulder Press (Machine)310 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown310 reps@7.5
5Seated Row (Machine)310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)310 reps@6.5
2Leg Press310 reps@9
3Leg Curl310 reps@9
4Leg Extension310 reps@9
5Seated Calf Raise314 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Concentration Curl310 reps@7.5
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)125 reps@10
120 reps@10
115 reps@10
3Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Arnold Press310 reps@9
2Shrug (Dumbbell)315 reps@7
3Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@8.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@9

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, I hate working out but should probably keep to it is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 40 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.

I hate working out but should probably keep to it is structured around 5 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

I hate working out but should probably keep to it 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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