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JN Essentials 4x
Beginner–IntermediateFree

JN Essentials 4x

For Zach and I

Ash W.
Ash W.· Jun 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Novice

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on bodyweight fitness
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.6%
Front Delts
9.8%
Hamstrings
9.8%
Quadriceps
9.2%
Lats
8.6%
Upper Back
8.6%
Glutes
8%
Biceps
7.8%
Chest
5.2%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Abs
4.6%
Calves
3.4%
Abductors
2.9%
Forearms
2.6%
Lower Back
1.1%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)16 reps@5
16 reps@7
16 reps@8
16 reps@9
110 reps@10
2Lat Pulldown110 reps@5
110 reps@7
210 reps@10
3Shoulder Press (Machine)110 reps@7
210 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
112 reps@5
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press18 reps@5
18 reps@7
18 reps@8
18 reps@9
110 reps@9
2Seated Hamstring Curl110 reps@7
110 reps@10
110 reps@5
3Calf Raise (Machine)110 reps@7
210 reps@10
4Abs Crunch (Machine)11 rep@7
21 rep@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Row (Cable)110 reps@5
110 reps@7
210 reps@10
2Shoulder Press (Machine)110 reps@5
110 reps@7
210 reps@10
3Lat Pulldown110 reps@7
210 reps@10
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@5
110 reps@7
210 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
112 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18 reps@5
18 reps@7
28 reps@9
2Leg Press110 reps@5
110 reps@7
310 reps@10
3Leg Extension110 reps@7
110 reps@10
4Calf Raise (Machine)112 reps@7
212 reps@10
5Abs Crunch (Machine)11 rep@7
21 rep@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, JN Essentials 4x is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

JN Essentials 4x 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

JN Essentials 4x 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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