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Golden Era Summer
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Golden Era Summer

Get that old school look

Kaleb R.
Kaleb R.· Jan 2026
3athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is for those that want to build a physique that resembles the Golden Era of bodybuilding. You’ll use the old school basic movements that legends used to get huge but still have a physique that can be described as beautiful. Each week workouts will increase with intensity, by increasing volume. These workouts should be completed at a moderate pace, to maximize calorie burn as well as reduce over all time in the gym, making it perfect for those with limited time to train. *No deloads in the program, but take them whenever needed. *Cardio can be split up or done at a different time of day if gym sessions become too long.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Triceps
13.1%
Quadriceps
10.2%
Hamstrings
10.2%
Front Delts
9.5%
Biceps
8.8%
Glutes
7.3%
Chest
7.3%
Upper Back
6.6%
Lats
5.8%
Calves
4.4%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Abs
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Lower Back
2.2%
Cardio
1.5%
Forearms
1.5%
Adductors
0.7%
Abductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
2ALeg Extension310 reps@7–8.5
2BLying Leg Curl310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
3ALeg Press310 reps@7–8.5
3BRomanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
4ACalf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps@10
4BSeated Calf Raise310 reps@10
5Cardio120 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown310 reps@7–8.5
2Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
3AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
3BBent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
4AChest Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
4BReverse Pec Deck310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
5ATricep Rope Push Down (Cable)310 reps@7–8.5
5BBicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
6AOverhead Extension (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
6BConcentration Curl310 reps@7–8.5
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
8Cardio120 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@7–8.5
1BTricep Extension (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
2AAlternating Dumbbell Curl310 reps@7–8.5
2BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Cable)310 reps@7–8.5
3BSingle Arm Shoulder Press310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
4ADip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@8.5
4BPull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@8.5
Superset
5ABench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
5BSeated Row (Cable)310 reps@7–8.5
6Cardio120 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ALying Leg Curl310 reps@7–8.5
1BLeg Extension310 reps@7–8.5
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)310 reps@7–8.5
2BHack Squat310 reps@7–8.5
3Seated Calf Raise310 reps@10
4Cardio120 min@7

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, Golden Era Summer 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 90 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.

Golden Era Summer 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.

Golden Era Summer 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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