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VJ's program
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VJ's program

Vijay G.
Vijay G.· Mar 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
30 min
Balancing my morning badminton sessions with a structured 5-day strength training routine required careful planning to optimize performance and recovery. Separating squat and deadlift exercises into different days is a prudent approach to prevent overtraining and ensure adequate focus on each movement. Incorporating isolation exercises will further enhance muscle development and address specific weaknesses.

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
Glutes
14%
Hamstrings
14%
Quadriceps
13.3%
Triceps
7.5%
Abs
6.7%
Front Delts
6.2%
Upper Back
6%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Lats
4.5%
Biceps
4.5%
Lower Back
4.2%
Calves
4%
Chest
3.5%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
2.2%
Abductors
1.4%
Adductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps@8
2Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps@9
2Leg Press310 reps@9
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@9
4Leg Extension312 reps@8
5Seated Calf Raise412 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown38 reps@9
3Barbell Row38 reps@9
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
5Face Pull312 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@9
3Hamstring Curl310 reps@9
4Hip Thrust (Barbell)310 reps@9
5Seated Calf Raise410 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Fly (Dumbbell)110 reps@9
2Seated Row (Cable)310 reps@9
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@9
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
6Plank360 reps@9

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, VJ's 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 8 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 30 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.

VJ's program 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

VJ's 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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