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Big Glutes Save Lives
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Big Glutes Save Lives

Robert Turnbull
Robert Turnbull· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Are you a woman who wants to join the gym but doesn’t know what to do? Or has recently joined but is having trouble figuring out the ideal program? This 10-week workout program, originally designed for my girlfriend, is perfect for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness and specifically target glute development. Suitable for beginner to novice gym-goers, it only requires 60 minutes per session and utilizes full-gym equipment. The plan spans three days a week, focusing on upper and lower body with a strong emphasis on back and glute muscles. Progression: Each week alternates between adding 2 reps per set and increasing weights by 5-10%, ensuring a balanced progression of strength and endurance over 10 weeks. Progress only if your form is on point. This will help you in the long run. Alternative exercises: Swap exercises freely as long as the replacement exercise still hits the muscle of the original one. Hope my girlfriend will continue going to the gym after this program.

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
Glutes
16%
Hamstrings
12.8%
Quadriceps
11.2%
Abs
8.6%
Triceps
7.4%
Lower Back
6.4%
Front Delts
5.6%
Chest
5.3%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Upper Back
5.3%
Lats
4.8%
Abductors
3.2%
Calves
2.7%
Biceps
2.1%
Adductors
1.6%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
2Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Lat Pulldown48–10 reps
4Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)48–10 reps
5Plank30.5 min
6Side Plank30.5 min
7Russian Twist (Dumbbell)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hip Thrust (Barbell)48–10 reps
2Hack Squat48–10 reps
3Lunge (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
4Back Extension48–10 reps
5Chest Press (Machine)48–10 reps
Superset
6ATricep Extension (Cable)48–10 reps
6BLateral Raise (Cable)48–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)48–10 reps
2Leg Press48–10 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
4Hip Abductor (Machine)48–10 reps
Superset
5ALying Leg Curl48–10 reps
5BSeated Calf Raise410–12 reps

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Big Glutes Save Lives is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

Big Glutes Save Lives 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Big Glutes Save Lives 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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