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Turtle  Strength
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Turtle Strength

Hybrid calisthenics and weightlifting program

Justin A.
Justin A.· Nov 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
A beginner/novice level program adjustable to your volume liking for people who are just stating or have been at it for up to two years

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
13.3%
Quadriceps
13.3%
Triceps
10.5%
Glutes
10.2%
Lats
9.3%
Upper Back
8.3%
Chest
7.4%
Rear Delts
5.2%
Front Delts
4.6%
Biceps
4%
Lower Back
3.7%
Middle Delts
3.1%
Abs
2.8%
Adductors
2.8%
Forearms
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps
2Squat (Barbell)110 reps@7
210 reps
3Lunge (Bodyweight)310–20 reps@9
Superset
4ALeg Curl212–15 reps@9
4BLeg Extension212–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps@7
2Chin-Up (Bodyweight)35–15 reps
3Dip (Bodyweight)35–15 reps
4Landmine Row310–15 reps
Superset
5ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)212–15 reps@8.5
5BTricep Extension (Barbell)212–15 reps@8.5
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps@7
2Chin-Up (Bodyweight)35–15 reps
3Dip (Bodyweight)35–15 reps
4Landmine Row310–15 reps
Superset
5ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)212–15 reps@8.5
5BTricep Extension (Barbell)212–15 reps@8.5
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@7–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps
2Squat (Barbell)110 reps@7
210 reps
3Lunge (Bodyweight)310–20 reps@9
Superset
4ALeg Curl212–15 reps@9
4BLeg Extension212–15 reps@9

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, Turtle Strength 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 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 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.

Turtle Strength 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.

Turtle Strength 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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