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Dad's Workout Plan
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Dad's Workout Plan

Connor Melcher
Connor Melcher· Dec 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Gain muscle, lose weight, and crush life!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
13.8%
Glutes
10.3%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Front Delts
10.3%
Quadriceps
9.2%
Upper Back
6.9%
Triceps
6.9%
Chest
6.9%
Lower Back
5.7%
Biceps
5.7%
Lats
4.6%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Calves
2.3%
Adductors
1.1%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)36 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)36 reps
3Seated Hamstring Curl312 reps
4Seated Calf Raise315 reps
5Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)38 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)38 reps
3Dip (Weighted)38 reps
4QL Extension312 reps
5Cable Crunch315 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps
2Leg Extension312 reps
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)36 reps
4ATG Split Squat38 reps
5V-Up312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
2Back Extension312 reps
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
4Upright Row (Barbell)315 reps
5Chest Fly (Machine)312 reps
6Ab Wheel312 reps

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Dad's Workout Plan is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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.

Dad's Workout Plan is structured around 4 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dad's Workout Plan 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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