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Forged 12 - Elite Recomp Program
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Forged 12 - Elite Recomp Program

12 weeks to drop fat, gain strength, and forge a leaner, stronger you.

David Dunham
David Dunham· Sep 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
Forged 12 is a 12-week, elite-level training plan designed for serious garage gym lifters who want to lose 15–20 lbs, build strength, and transform their physique. You’ll train 7 days per week with: 5 focused lifting sessions (push, pull, legs, posterior chain, and strength) 2 active recovery/conditioning days Built-in arm work, glute focus, and accessory lifts for a complete physique Clear weekly progression to hit new PRs and maintain muscle during fat loss Cardio and step targets to accelerate fat loss without burning you out Every exercise includes rep ranges, tempo cues, and rest guidelines so you can attack each session with purpose. Perfect For: Garage gym lifters with basic equipment (belt squat, trap bar, DBs, cables) Anyone looking to combine fat loss with strength and muscle gain Lifters who want a structured 12-week plan with progression built in

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.2%
Front Delts
11%
Quadriceps
10.6%
Upper Back
9.1%
Biceps
8.4%
Glutes
8.2%
Hamstrings
8.2%
Chest
7.8%
Abs
5.4%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Forearms
4.5%
Lats
3.9%
Lower Back
1.5%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Adductors
1.1%
Other
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps+5 lbs
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps+5 lbs
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps+2.5 lbs
4Lateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps+5 lbs
5Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)310–12 reps+5 lbs
6Rope Pushdown312–15 reps+5 lbs
7Push Up2AMRAP
8Echo Bike120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Belt Squat (Quad Focus)48–10 reps+5 lbs
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
3Step-Up (Weighted)312 reps
4Belt Squat Glute Focus312–15 reps
5Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)220 reps
6Bicep Curl (Cable)312–15 reps
7Plank (Weighted)30.5 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)3AMRAP
2Lat Pulldown38–10 reps+5 lbs
3Fat Grip Landmine Row310–12 reps+5 lbs
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)312 reps
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
7Face Pull312–15 reps
8Echo Bike120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps+2.5 lbs
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8–10
3Arnold Press310 reps
4Lateral Raise Dropset212–15 reps
5Bench Press (Close Grip)310–12 reps+5 lbs
6V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–10 reps+5 lbs
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps
2Rack Pull (Barbell)35 reps+10 lbs
3B-Stance RDL310–12 reps
4Belt Squat Good Mornings310–12 reps+5 lbs
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
6Bird Dog210 reps
7Echo Bike120 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Walk145–60 min
2Sauna Session120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Belt Squat512–15 reps
2Step-Up (Weighted)312 reps
3Walking Lunge320 reps
4Belt Squat Glute Focus315–20 reps
5Farmer's Walk (Weighted)30.5 min
6Hammer Curl (Cable)312–15 reps+5 lbs
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312–15 reps
8Echo Bike120 min

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, Forged 12 - Elite Recomp Program 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.

Forged 12 - Elite Recomp Program is structured around 7 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.

Forged 12 - Elite Recomp Program 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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