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Guts Novice
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Guts Novice

Jose T.
Jose T.· Mar 2025
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Natural hypertrophy Guts modified program with less volume more suited for beginner/novice level. Beginners can do 2 sets/ exercise and do 3 days a week prolonging the program duration. Emphasis is on the upper body with a more minimalistic leg training.

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
Front Delts
11.4%
Triceps
11.4%
Lats
9.5%
Upper Back
9.5%
Middle Delts
7.6%
Biceps
7.6%
Abs
6.6%
Chest
6.6%
Quadriceps
5.7%
Calves
5.1%
Rear Delts
3.8%
Neck
3.8%
Hamstrings
3.8%
Glutes
3.8%
Forearms
1.9%
Lower Back
0.9%
Adductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASeated Military Press (Smith Machine)36–10 reps
1BCable Crunch310–15 reps
Superset
2ABench Press (Close Grip)36–10 reps
2BPullover (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps
3BTricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps
3CNeck Extension310–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AChin-Up (Weighted)33–5 reps
1BLeg Extension310–15 reps
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps
2BStanding Calf Raise410–20 reps
2CIncline Curl (Dumbbell)36–15 reps
Superset
3ASeated Row (Machine)38–12 reps
3BLu Raise35–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)33–5 reps
1BDecline Sit Up (Weighted)310–15 reps
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
2BNeck Curl310–15 reps
Superset
3AJM Press (Smith Machine)38–15 reps
3BLateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)34–8 reps
1BPreacher Curl (EZ Bar)36–12 reps
Superset
2ASeated Row (Machine)38–12 reps
2BSeated Calf Raise410–20 reps
Superset
3APull-Up (Bodyweight)34–12 reps
3BFace Pull310–20 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, Guts Novice 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 70 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.

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

Guts Novice 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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