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Bigger leaner stronger plus cardio
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Bigger leaner stronger plus cardio

Based of Michael Matthews book plus a couple of add ones for core and cardio. Under 1hour.

Bishop
Bishop· May 2025
47athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
This plan is designed to build muscle, get lean, and improve cardiovascular capacity and realistic!!. It should be completed within 1hour. Keep the exercises strict form, with a controlled tempo of 2 seconds down and 2 seconds up no additional exercises needed we don’t want to burn out. Outside of the gym, ensure you get the correct amount of sleep and aim for 10,000 steps a day. If you drink keep it minimal and once a week lay off the cigarettes eat clean and portion control. every couple of days treat your self to a 1 snack of your choice.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's and athletics
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
18.3%
Triceps
9.3%
Hamstrings
8.8%
Other
6.6%
Quadriceps
6.4%
Chest
6.4%
Front Delts
6.4%
Glutes
6.4%
Lower Back
5.9%
Lats
4.9%
Middle Delts
4.9%
Biceps
4.4%
Upper Back
4.4%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Calves
2.5%
Adductors
1%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run10 min
2Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
4Dip (Bodyweight)38 reps
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)315 reps65%
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)225 reps
7Abs Crunch (Weighted)225 reps
8Run10 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run10 min
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps85%
3Bicep Curl (Barbell)36 reps85%
4Lat Pulldown36 reps85%
5Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)36 reps85%
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)225 reps
7Sit Up225 reps
8Run10 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run10 min
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps85%
3Overhead Press (Barbell)36 reps85%
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)36 reps85%
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)36 reps85%
6Lying Leg Raise225 reps
7Hanging Leg Raise125 reps
8Run10 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run10 min
2Squat (Barbell)36 reps85%
3Leg Extension36 reps85%
4Calf Raise (Machine)325 reps85%
5Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps85%
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)325 reps50%
7Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)325 reps
8Run10 min

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bigger leaner stronger plus cardio is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

Bigger leaner stronger plus cardio 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bigger leaner stronger plus cardio 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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