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Beginner 3 day per week Gym Program
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Beginner 3 day per week Gym Program

Three sessions a week beginner program designed to build strength in the gym.

Danica Trotter
Danica Trotter· Sep 2024
8athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
An easy to follow three a week program using machines at the gym. Designed for beginners or those getting used to the gym. Full body workout. What is RPE? RPE (Rating of perceived Exersion) is a way to measure the difficulty of a set. RPE: 10 Could not do more reps or load without form failure 9.5 Could not do more reps, could do slightly more load 9 Could do 1 more rep 8.5 Could definitely do 1 more rep, chance at 2 8 Could do 2 more reps 7.5 Could definitely do 2 more reps, chance at 3 7 Could do 3 more reps 5-6 Could do 4-6 more reps 1-4 Very light to light effort Source: The Muscle & Strength Pyramid: Training book Rules: • Make sure to warm-up before starting your “working” sets • The last set of each exercise is for As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP) with good form. • If you are able to perform more than 5 reps higher than your previous sets in your AMRAP, please INCREASE the weight/machine number by 1kg for upper body lifts and 2kg for lower body lifts the next day you train that program day. • If your final AMRAP set is more than 10 reps, consider doubling the weight increase. • If you fail to get the prescribed reps in the final AMRAP set, stay at the same weight as last time. If you fail again, then deload by 10%. • The program can be repeated, with at least 6 weeks minimum recommended.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
11.6%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Biceps
10.1%
Triceps
10.1%
Middle Delts
7.8%
Front Delts
7.8%
Glutes
7%
Upper Back
7%
Lats
7%
Abs
5.4%
Abductors
4.7%
Chest
3.9%
Adductors
3.9%
Lower Back
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)216 reps@8
116 reps@10
3Deadlift (Barbell)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
4Leg Press (45 Degrees)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
5Hollow Hold11–2 min@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Shoulder Press (Machine)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
2T-Bar Row25 reps@8
15 reps@10
3Lying Leg Curl210 reps@8
110 reps@10
4Hip Abductor (Machine)210 reps@8
110 reps@10
5Hip Adductor (Machine)210 reps@8
110 reps@10
6V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212 reps@8
112 reps@10
7Plank11–2 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
2Chin-Up (Assisted)25 reps@8
15 reps@10
3Seated Hamstring Curl210 reps@8
110 reps@10
4Leg Extension210 reps@8
110 reps@10
5Hammer Curl216 reps@8
116 reps@10
6Plank11–2 min

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Beginner 3 day per week 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 6 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.

Beginner 3 day per week 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beginner 3 day per week 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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