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Beast Mode Basics
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Beast Mode Basics

James M
James M· Mar 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Want to gain size? Gain strength? Start here - old school compound and isolation exercises to pack on muscle and prepare for more advanced programs. This program is designed to hit muscles hard enough so you only need to train them once a week. Do a warm up set for around 15 reps before the working sets listed. It's a good idea to set some one rep maximums before starting the program and then repeating at the end of the program. This will help you measure your progress. In future programs we will introduce more complex training, supersets, giant sets and pre-exhaust.

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
15.3%
Triceps
13.4%
Chest
11.7%
Biceps
11%
Upper Back
9.5%
Lats
6.9%
Quadriceps
5.7%
Hamstrings
5.7%
Middle Delts
5%
Glutes
3.8%
Abs
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Forearms
2.4%
Calves
1.9%
Abductors
1%
Adductors
0.7%
Lower Back
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)28 reps
26 reps
2Lat Pulldown28 reps
26 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28 reps
26 reps
4Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)28 reps
26 reps
5Chest Fly (Dumbbell)28 reps
26 reps
6Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)28 reps
26 reps
7Cable Crossover28 reps
26 reps
8T-Bar Row28 reps
26 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press28 reps
26 reps
2Bench Press (Close Grip)28 reps
26 reps
3Hack Squat28 reps
26 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28 reps
26 reps
5Standing Calf Raise28 reps
26 reps
6French Press28 reps
26 reps
7Leg Extension28 reps
26 reps
8Seated Dip (Machine)28 reps
26 reps
9Leg Curl28 reps
26 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Dumbbell)28 reps
26 reps
2Bicep Curl (Barbell)28 reps
26 reps
3Upright Row (Barbell)28 reps
26 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)28 reps
26 reps
5Front Raise210 reps
28 reps
6Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)28 reps
26 reps
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210 reps
28 reps
8Concentration Curl210 reps
28 reps
9Rear Delt Fly (Machine)210 reps
28 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, Beast Mode Basics 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 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 80 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.

Beast Mode Basics 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beast Mode Basics 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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