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Foundation 12
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Foundation 12

Move weight, build strength, run far, stay relentless

Taylor W.
Taylor W.· Sep 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
This program is about getting stronger on the big lifts while keeping endurance sharp. Bench, squat, incline, and deadlifts hit twice a week for size and power, core gets trained every day, and the runs build lungs and legs that can go the distance. It’s built to lean you out, keep the pump, and test both strength and stamina over 12 weeks.

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
14.5%
Quadriceps
13.2%
Hamstrings
11%
Triceps
10.9%
Glutes
9.8%
Front Delts
8.9%
Upper Back
5.8%
Lower Back
4.6%
Biceps
4.5%
Lats
4.2%
Calves
3.2%
Middle Delts
3.2%
Abs
2.8%
Adductors
1.5%
Rear Delts
0.8%
Forearms
0.6%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)512 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)512 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Machine)512 reps@8
4Bench Press (Close Grip)512 reps@8
5Dip (Assisted)412 reps@7
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)512 reps@8
2Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)412 reps@8
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)515 reps@8.5
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)412 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise415 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)512 reps@9
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)412 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Assisted)48 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Cable)412 reps@8
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)412 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)512 reps@8
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)512 reps@8
3Dumbbell Bench Pullover412 reps@8
4Military Press (Barbell)512 reps@8
Superset
5AShrug (Barbell)412 reps@8
5BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)412 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)512 reps@8
2Split Squat (Smith Machine)412 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)412 reps@8
Superset
4ALeg Extension412 reps@8
4BLeg Curl412 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise412 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, Foundation 12 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 50 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.

Foundation 12 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.

Foundation 12 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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