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3 Day 16-week Gentle Entry Machine Split (1)
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3 Day 16-week Gentle Entry Machine Split (1)

Chris  M.
Chris M.· Oct 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
30 min
A gentle re-entry into the gym for someone with shoulder and back injuries. Start low in weight and focus on form. Assumes access to basic circuit of Hammer type strength machines. AI generated and optimized based on parameters I gave it - specifically a list of equipment available to me at my community center (Hammer Strength mostly) as well as known physical limitations (Rehabbing shoulder and spinal stenosis).

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Lats
11.7%
Upper Back
11.7%
Glutes
9.4%
Biceps
8.2%
Triceps
8.2%
Quadriceps
8.2%
Hamstrings
8.2%
Abs
7%
Chest
5.8%
Abductors
5.3%
Lower Back
4.7%
Front Delts
4.7%
Calves
3.5%
Adductors
2.3%
Forearms
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown312 reps
2Tricep Extension (Machine)212 reps
3Leg Press212 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)212 reps
5Wood Chop212 reps
6Back Extension212 reps
7Plank230 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Chest Press (Machine)312 reps
2Pec Deck (Machine)212 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)312 reps
4Bicep Curl (Machine)212 reps
5Tricep Extension (Machine)212 reps
6Chin-Up (Assisted)210 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press312 reps
2Leg Curl212 reps
3Leg Extension212 reps
4Standing Calf Raise315 reps
5Hip Adductor (Machine)215 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)215 reps
7Back Extension212 reps
8Plank230 reps

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 3 Day 16-week Gentle Entry Machine Split (1) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 30 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.

3 Day 16-week Gentle Entry Machine Split (1) is structured around 3 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

3 Day 16-week Gentle Entry Machine Split (1) 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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