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Two Step
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Two Step

2 day per week training program using concepts of minimal effective dose for strength and hypertrophy. Full body training to fit a busy schedule.

John O.
John O.· Dec 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Inspired by a number of influencers promoting 2X2 type training. Started this after years of powerlifting that resulted in a jacked up MRI. This program is for the older lifter who needs to change it up for longevity. It minimizes axial loading and focuses on maintaining strength and tone while protecting the joints, ligaments and tendons. Progression should be based on when 15 reps of any given exercise gets easy. Increase weight slowly , think 2.5 or 5 pound increments. Rest 60 to 90 seconds in-between sets. 2 minutes in-between movements. I tend to do 1 day per week of level 2 cardio for 45 minutes to a hour and 1 day a week of level 4 cardio, Tabata style , at least 3, 4 minute rounds.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
12.2%
Triceps
10.8%
Front Delts
10.8%
Glutes
9.5%
Hamstrings
9.5%
Biceps
8.1%
Middle Delts
8.1%
Abs
6.8%
Chest
5.4%
Lats
5.4%
Quadriceps
5.4%
Rear Delts
4.1%
Forearms
2.7%
Adductors
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
2Lat Pulldown112 reps@7
112 reps@7
3Belt Squat112 reps@7
112 reps@7
4Glute-Ham Raise112 reps@7
112 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
6Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
7Face Pull112 reps@7
112 reps@7
8Lateral Raise (Cable)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
9Hanging Leg Raise115 reps
115 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cable Crossover112 reps@7
112 reps@7
2Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
3Goblet Squat112 reps@7
112 reps@7
4Pull Through (Cable)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)112 reps@7
112 reps@7
7Arnold Press112 reps@7
112 reps@7
8Chest Supported Lateral Raise112 reps@7
112 reps@7
9Cable Crunch115 reps
115 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Two Step is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 40 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.

Two Step is structured around 2 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Two Step 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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