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Crusader
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Crusader

Dallin G.
Dallin G.· Dec 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Build size and strength through compounds and weighted calisthenics. 5 day upper lower + arm/misc split. Recommended days: Sunday: Lower 1, Monday: Upper 1, Tuesday: Rest, Wednesday: Lower 2, Thursday: Upper 2, Friday: Rest, Saturday: Arms. Feel free to add in any other weak points or random points on the arm day- even substitute the shrugs or planks. Add in ab and neck work wherever you would like. Use a double progression on all movements.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.6%
Hamstrings
11.4%
Glutes
9.8%
Biceps
8.8%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Front Delts
7.8%
Upper Back
7%
Abs
5.5%
Lats
5.4%
Chest
5.1%
Forearms
5.1%
Middle Delts
4.3%
Calves
3.2%
Lower Back
2.3%
Rear Delts
1.6%
Adductors
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AGlute-Ham Raise312–15 reps
1BStraight Leg Calf Raise3AMRAP
2Sissy Squat (Weighted)312–15 reps
3Split Squat (Barbell)28–12 reps
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–8 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Dip (Weighted)38–12 reps
2Inverted Row310–15 reps
3Behind-the-Neck Push Press38–12 reps
4Pullover (EZ Bar)212–15 reps
Superset
5ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)412–15 reps
5BFrench Press48–10 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AGlute-Ham Raise312–15 reps
1BStraight Leg Calf Raise3AMRAP
2Sissy Squat (Weighted)312–15 reps
3High Bar Squat (Barbell)26–10 reps
212–15 reps
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)14–6 reps
16–8 reps
18–10 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)14–6 reps
16–8 reps
18–10 reps
3Kroc Row210–15 reps
4Ring Push Up28–12 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
Superset
6ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
6BSkull Crusher (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Trap Bar Power Shrug3AMRAP
2Ring Rear Delt Flies3AMRAP
3Plank (Weighted)21–1.5 min
Superset
4AReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)412–15 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)410–15 reps
Superset
5AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
5BRing Tricep Extension312–15 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, Crusader 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 garage 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.

Crusader 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.

Crusader 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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