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Judoka Gym Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Judoka Gym Program

Transform your physique and unleash your inner athlete with 12 weeks of targeted training designed to sculpt and strengthen your body.

Avinesh Kumar
Avinesh KumarΒ· Nov 2025
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
3-Day Judo & Physique "V-Taper" Program Focus: Judo Performance (Grip, Hips, Core) + Aesthetic V-Taper (Shoulders, Lats, Upper Chest). Constraint: Knee-friendly (No barbell squats/Oly lifts). Frequency: 3 Days per week (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/Sat). Duration: ~60 Minutes. πŸ“… The Strategy Knee Safety: We use Hack Squats and Leg Presses for leg drive, and RDLs for the hip power needed for throws (Uchi Mata/Harai Goshi) without shearing forces on the knee. The "V" Look: High volume on Lateral Delts (side shoulders) and Lats (back width). Judo Specifics: Grip strength is integrated into pulling movements. Core work focuses on rotational power and stability. Use an obi, towel or gi on certain movements to train grips like t bar row, pull ups or lat pull downs. πŸ›‘ Warm-Up (5-8 Minutes) Do this before every session to prep the joints. Stationary Bike/Rower: 3 mins (Low intensity to get blood to knees). Shoulder Dislocates (Broomstick/Band): 10 reps. Thoracic Rotations: 10 per side (Crucial for throwing). Glute Bridges: 15 reps (Wake up hips before heavy lifting). πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Active Recovery (Non-Gym Days) The 8-10k Steps: This is perfect LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) cardio. It aids recovery without stressing the knees. Optional: If your knees feel good, add 5 minutes of jumping rope on soft ground (grass/mat) once a week to build bounce/footwork for Judo. πŸ“ Progression Guide Weeks 1-4: Focus on perfect form and feeling the muscle. Weeks 5-8: Try to increase the weight by 2.5kg - 5kg on compound lifts (Hack Squat, Press, RDL). Deload: Every 8-10 weeks, reduce weight by 40% for a week to let your joints recover.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
12%
Middle Delts
9.7%
Triceps
9.3%
Front Delts
8.9%
Lats
8.1%
Abs
7.6%
Biceps
6.4%
Quadriceps
6.4%
Hamstrings
6.4%
Chest
5.8%
Forearms
5.7%
Glutes
5.2%
Rear Delts
4.5%
Lower Back
3.5%
Abductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hack Squat38 reps
2Pull-Up (Weighted)38 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps
4BHammer Curl312 reps
5Pallof Press312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps
2T-Bar Row312 reps
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps
Superset
4AFace Pull415 reps
4BTricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps
5Russian Twist (Dumbbell)320 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press312 reps
2Lat Pulldown312 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)315 reps
4Lateral Raise (Cable)315 reps
Superset
5ABicep Curl (Barbell)312 reps
5BSkull Crusher (Barbell)312 reps
6Farmer's Walk (Weighted)340 reps

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, Judoka Gym 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 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.

Judoka Gym 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Judoka Gym 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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