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Boulder shoulder
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Boulder shoulder

Get bigger shoulder

JR
JR· Jan 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Get bigger shoulder

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
Triceps
15.3%
Lats
13%
Upper Back
12.7%
Front Delts
10.9%
Middle Delts
9.1%
Biceps
8.6%
Chest
7.8%
Quadriceps
6.5%
Hamstrings
5.7%
Glutes
4.4%
Lower Back
3.1%
Abs
1.8%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Weighted)31–3 reps
2Overhead Press (Barbell)46 reps
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)310–12 reps@9–10
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)210–12 reps@9–10
5French Press212–15 reps@10
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hamstring Curl220–25 reps@8–9
2Belt Squat16–8 reps@8–9
3Belt Squat210–12 reps@9–10
4Hyperextension210–12 reps@9–10
5Leg Extension212–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)33 reps@8–10
2Chin-Up (Bodyweight)30 reps
3Bench Press (Close Grip)14–6 reps@8–9
4Bench Press (Close Grip)38–10 reps@9–10
5Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)210–12 reps@9–10
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–15 reps@10
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)212–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Boulder shoulder is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 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.

Boulder shoulder 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Boulder shoulder 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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