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Busy dad's 3 day whole body split
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Busy dad's 3 day whole body split

Whole body split, 3 days a week to target most muscle groups for overall body strength. Focus on strength building and hypertrophy

Nick McFarlane
Nick McFarlane· Dec 2024
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Whole body split, 3 days a week to target most muscle groups for overall body strength. Focus on strength building and hypertrophy. 3/4 compound lifts plus a few accessory muscles targeted. Deload in week 5 and 10

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
13.4%
Glutes
11%
Chest
9.1%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Front Delts
8.5%
Quadriceps
8.5%
Middle Delts
7.3%
Abs
5.5%
Biceps
5.5%
Upper Back
5.5%
Lats
5.5%
Abductors
3.7%
Calves
3%
Lower Back
1.8%
Adductors
1.2%
Forearms
0.6%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps@7
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)38 reps@7
3Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@7
4Hip Thrust (Barbell)36 reps@7
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@7
6Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
2Squat (Barbell)38 reps@7
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Seated Hamstring Curl38 reps@7
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
6Standing Calf Raise310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
2Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@7
3Lat Pulldown38 reps@7
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)310 reps@7
5Decline Sit Up (Weighted)315 reps@7
6Hip Abductor (Machine)310 reps@6.5

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, Busy dad's 3 day whole body split 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 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.

Busy dad's 3 day whole body split 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Busy dad's 3 day whole body split 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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