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Charlies Road to Recovery
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Charlies Road to Recovery

Getting back into shape - no pun intended

Carl A.
Carl A.· Sep 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Rehabilitation after herniated lumbar disc without forgetting strength training for the rest of the body.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on athletics
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.8%
Upper Back
12.9%
Front Delts
10.1%
Middle Delts
8.3%
Chest
7.5%
Rear Delts
7.5%
Biceps
6.6%
Forearms
6.1%
Abs
5.1%
Lats
5.1%
Glutes
4.8%
Calves
4.6%
Quadriceps
3.7%
Hamstrings
2.8%
Lower Back
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Decline Push Up112 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
110 reps@6.5
18 reps@7
2Dip (Bodyweight)112 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
15 reps@8
3Seated Dip (Machine)216 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)215 reps@6.5
115 reps@7
5Banded Standing Reverse Flyes125 reps@7
125 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Inverted Row112 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
19 reps@7
2Blank Bodyweight Row225 reps@6
125 reps@6.5
3Banded Kettlebell curl (with back support)210 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
4Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
5Banded Standing Reverse Flyes220 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Narrow Split Stance Squat (Kettlebell)112 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
2Nordic Curl18 reps@7.5
17 reps@8
16 reps@8.5
3Farmer's Walk (Weighted)140 reps@6.5
240 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Press112 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
2One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@6
212 reps@6.5
3Y Raise112 reps@6.5
110 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)130 reps@6
230 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pallof Press525 reps@6.5
2Standing Calf Raise130 reps@6
130 reps@6.5
130 reps@7
130 reps@7.5
130 reps@8

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, Charlies Road to Recovery 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 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 60 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.

Charlies Road to Recovery 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.

Charlies Road to Recovery 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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