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3 day week strength program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

3 day week strength program

Starting from the bottom again

· Sep 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Unlock your strength potential with this comprehensive 3-day-a-week strength program designed for a 4-week commitment. Each session targets major muscle groups through a balanced mix of compound and isolation exercises, ensuring you build muscle and improve overall strength. With 12 focused workouts, you'll engage in effective movements like the Bench Press, Lat Pulldown, and Leg Press, all tailored to push your limits. Get ready to transform your physique and boost your confidence with a structured plan that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle!

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
18.2%
Biceps
13.4%
Chest
9.6%
Quadriceps
9.6%
Front Delts
8.6%
Lats
8.6%
Upper Back
7.7%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Middle Delts
4.8%
Calves
4.8%
Forearms
3.3%
Glutes
1.9%
Abs
1%
Abductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown310 reps@9
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Skull Crusher (Barbell)310 reps@8
2Bayesian Curl312 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@8
Superset
4ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@8
5Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)312 reps@9
2Leg Extension312 reps@8
3Leg Curl312 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise315 reps@8

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, 3 day week strength 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 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 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.

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

3 day week strength 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.

Get started

Boostcamp app
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Auto-progressionWeights and targets update automatically based on how you perform.
Coaching notesBuilt-in cues from the creator inside every workout session.
Progress trackingLog every set and see your strength gains over weeks and months.
Advanced analyticsTrack volume, intensity, and 1RM trends to see exactly how your training is evolving.
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