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GZCL General Gainz (1)
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GZCL General Gainz (1)

Lift heavy get big

Chad D.
Chad D.· Apr 2026
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
GZCL General Gainz Template. Based on the gzcl post by Cody Lefever Intro: https://www.reddit.com/r/gzcl/s/HoHUYrNzbG Expanded: https://swoleateveryheight.blogspot.com/2019/10/200-days.html?m=1

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Quadriceps
11.4%
Triceps
10.7%
Glutes
10.2%
Front Delts
9.6%
Upper Back
9.3%
Hamstrings
9%
Chest
9%
Lats
6.8%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Abs
4.4%
Biceps
4.3%
Lower Back
4.2%
Rear Delts
3.4%
Adductors
1.2%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)13–6 reps@7–9
2Overhead Press (Barbell)31 rep@7–9
3Bench Press (Close Grip)16–10 reps@7–9
4Bench Press (Close Grip)34 reps@7–9
5Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)3AMRAP@9
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)13–6 reps@7–9
2Bench Press (Barbell)31 rep@7–9
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)16–10 reps@7–9
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)34 reps@7–9
5Lat Pulldown3AMRAP@9
6V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13–6 reps@7–9
2Squat (Barbell)31 rep@7–9
3Front Squat (Barbell)16–10 reps@7–9
4Front Squat (Barbell)34 reps@7–9
5Shrug (Barbell)3AMRAP@9
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)3AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13–6 reps@7–9
2Deadlift (Barbell)31 rep@7–9
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)16–10 reps@7–9
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)34 reps@7–9
5Pendlay Row3AMRAP@9
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)3AMRAP@9

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, GZCL General Gainz (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 8 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.

GZCL General Gainz (1) 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

GZCL General Gainz (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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