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Gimli strength
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Gimli strength

I'm wasted on cross country!

Phoebe S.
Phoebe S.· Oct 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
7 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
It's a simple beginner/novice garage gym program that uses a rack, bar, cables (which can be supplemented for bands or something which can be bought online). Aim is simple - short workouts, whole body 3x weekly.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
14.3%
Hamstrings
13.1%
Upper Back
12.3%
Quadriceps
11.9%
Abs
8.3%
Triceps
6.6%
Front Delts
6.6%
Lats
6.2%
Lower Back
5%
Adductors
4.5%
Chest
3.6%
Biceps
3.1%
Middle Delts
3%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)16 reps
16 reps
15 reps
15 reps
13 reps
2Face Pull116 reps
116 reps
114 reps
114 reps
3Squat (Barbell)18 reps
18 reps
17 reps
16 reps
4Bird Dog110 reps
19 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)16 reps
15 reps
13 reps
13 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)112 reps
112 reps
110 reps
110 reps
3Military Press (Barbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
4Good Morning18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)16 reps
16 reps
15 reps
14 reps
12 reps
2Lunge (Kettlebell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps

Weeks 2–7 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Gimli strength is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 7 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.

Gimli strength 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 7 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Gimli strength 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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