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Lean on Me
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Lean on Me

Pavel Sveda
Pavel Sveda· Jun 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
70 min
This isn’t a plan built in a lab. It’s a no-nonsense, 12-week cutting program designed for people who still want to move heavy weight, train with purpose, and keep muscle while getting leaner. You’ll train 4 days a week, with cardio the other 3 days, following a structured push/pull format that pairs upper and lower body movements in supersets. That means less standing around, more work done, and better results. Each session opens with big lifts to keep your strength intact, then moves into accessories that bring the volume and detail. There’s progression built in — rep ranges shift, RIR targets adjust, and deloads are timed to help you recover without losing momentum. Morning cardio is up to you: 20 to 60 minutes, walk or run, based on how you're feeling. What you need: A multi-function machine, cables, dumbbells, and some grit. The discipline to show up. The honesty to train hard, but not stupid. This isn’t about chasing soreness or getting shredded overnight. It’s about showing up, staying consistent, and getting leaner without losing what you’ve built.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.9%
Front Delts
10.8%
Chest
10.5%
Glutes
8.4%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Upper Back
8.1%
Biceps
7.8%
Quadriceps
7%
Abs
7%
Lats
4.9%
Middle Delts
3.9%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Forearms
2.7%
Lower Back
2.5%
Other
2.1%
Adductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)28–10 reps
1BPull-Up (Weighted)28–10 reps
Superset
2ASplit Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2BSeated Row (Cable)310–12 reps
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
3BFace Pull212–15 reps
3CClose Grip Bench Press (Smith Machine)212–15 reps
Superset
4ADecline Sit Up (Weighted)215–20 reps
4BTricep Pushdown (Cable)215–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AStiff Leg Deadlift28–10 reps
1BBench Press (Barbell)28–10 reps
Superset
2AHip Thrust (Smith Machine)310–12 reps
2BIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
Superset
3AStanding Single Leg Curl (cable)212–15 reps
3BBicep Curl (EZ Bar)212–15 reps
Superset
4AStanding Calf Raise (Smith Machine)315–20 reps
4BIncline Curl (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Run1
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ALeg Press (Smith Machine)28–10 reps
1BLandmine Row (V Grip)28–10 reps
Superset
2AFront Squat (Barbell)210–12 reps
2BPull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)210–12 reps
Superset
3ARear Delt Fly (Cable)212–15 reps
3BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
3CDip (Weighted)212–15 reps
Superset
4AHanging Leg Raise315–20 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
1BBench Press (Smith Machine)38–10 reps
Superset
2AStanding Single Leg Curl (cable)310–12 reps
2BIncline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
Superset
3AHip Thrust (Smith Machine)212–15 reps
3BHigh Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
Superset
4AStanding Calf Raise (Smith Machine)315–20 reps
4BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Run1
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Run1

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, Lean on Me 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 70 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.

Lean on Me is structured around 7 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.

Lean on Me 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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