Essentially Lifted
Get lifted. Skip the BS and sculpted. This is not for beginners.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 3 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 3 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 4 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 5 | Cable Chest Fly (High, Mid, Low) | 6 | 12 reps | — |
| 6 | Underhand Dumbbell Chest Press (Incline, Mid, Decline) | 6 | 12 reps | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 2 | Clean Deadlift | 4 | 12 reps |
| 3 | Lunge (Dumbbell) | 3 | 24 reps |
| 4 | Leg Extension | 3 | 12 reps |
| 5 | Lying Leg Curl | 3 | 12 reps |
| 6 | Seated Calf Raise | 5 | 24 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 2 | Shoulder Press Close Grip | 4 | 12 reps |
| 3 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 4 | Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 5 | Decline Crunch | 3 | 12 reps |
| 6 | Hanging Leg Raise | 3 | 12 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Close Grip) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 2 | Dip (Weighted) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 3 | Skull Crusher (Barbell) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 4 | Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 5 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 1 | 999 reps |
| 6 | Incline Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 7 | Bicep Curl (Barbell) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 8 | Preacher Curl (EZ Bar) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 9 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps |
| 10 | Hammer Curl | 1 | 999 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wide Grip Lat Pulldown | 4 | 12 reps |
| 2 | Lat Pulldown (Close Grip) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 3 | Dumbbell Row | 4 | 12 reps |
| 4 | Seated Row (Cable) | 4 | 12 reps |
| 5 | Straight Arm Pulldown | 4 | 12 reps |
| 6 | Decline Crunch | 3 | 12 reps |
| 7 | Hanging Leg Raise | 3 | 12 reps |
Weeks 2–9 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Essentially Lifted is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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.
Essentially Lifted is structured around 5 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Essentially Lifted 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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