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Shortcut to Size
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Shortcut to Size

Sean K.
Sean K.· Feb 2025
101athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is based on the training concept called periodization. Periodization is the method of changing up your training at specified time points. The very first periodized scheme to be used with weights is called Linear Periodization (also known as Classic Periodization). That simply means that you start with light weight and high reps and as the program progresses the weights used get heavier and heavier and the reps completed per set get fewer and fewer.

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
Triceps
12%
Front Delts
10.6%
Upper Back
10.1%
Biceps
8.5%
Chest
7.7%
Quadriceps
7.6%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Lats
7.1%
Calves
6.7%
Glutes
5.9%
Middle Delts
4.9%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
2.4%
Abs
2.4%
Lower Back
1.3%
Adductors
1%
Abductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
3Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
4Cable Crossover312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
6Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
7Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
8Standing Calf Raise425–30 reps50%
9Seated Calf Raise425–30 reps50%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Row (Machine)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
3Lat Pulldown312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
4Straight Arm Pulldown312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
3Front Raise312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
4Rear Delt Fly (Machine)312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
5Shrug (Dumbbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
6Seated Calf Raise425–30 reps50%
7Calf Raise (Leg Press)425–30 reps50%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
2Leg Press312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
3Leg Extension312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
4Lying Leg Curl312–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%
5Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)412–15 reps70%
10–15 reps70%

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, Shortcut to Size 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 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.

Shortcut to Size 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.

Shortcut to Size 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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