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Marty Gallagher Purposeful Primitive 1x Week
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Marty Gallagher Purposeful Primitive 1x Week

Ross Lustman
Ross Lustman· Mar 2025
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
1 day
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Strength training 1x per week. One set per powerlift, go close to failure. Obviously do warmup sets as needed. Add weight to the bar every week. Read more here: https://www.ironcompany.com/blog/once-a-week-strength-training-part-1 https://www.ironcompany.com/blog/once-a-week-strength-training-part-2

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 1 day per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
18.2%
Glutes
18.2%
Hamstrings
18.2%
Abs
9.1%
Chest
9.1%
Triceps
9.1%
Front Delts
9.1%
Adductors
4.5%
Lower Back
4.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)18 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps
3Deadlift (Barbell)18 reps

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, Marty Gallagher Purposeful Primitive 1x Week 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 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.

Marty Gallagher Purposeful Primitive 1x Week is structured around 1 training day 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.

Marty Gallagher Purposeful Primitive 1x Week 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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