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Sparta’s Aphrodite
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Sparta’s Aphrodite

She never was just the goddess of beauty.

Josh M.
Josh M.· Sep 2024
10athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
This program will build your confidence like no other with a barbel. If followed while eating right, you’ll work muscle, strength, health, and self-respect into existence. This program is meant to be repeated for months on end with deloading and overloading built right in. It’s simple, grueling, and effective. Start with a light max and work your way up. At the end of the three weeks, add 15-25lbs to your lower body lift maxes and 5-15lbs to upper body lift maxes. More weight to your maxes are earned with consistency, resting, and eating.

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
17.7%
Hamstrings
14.2%
Quadriceps
11.3%
Adductors
7.1%
Chest
7.1%
Abductors
7.1%
Abs
6.4%
Triceps
6.4%
Front Delts
5.7%
Lower Back
5.7%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Upper Back
3.5%
Lats
2.8%
Biceps
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
3Bench Press (Paused)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
4Hip Abductor (Machine)110 reps@8.5
19 reps@8
38 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Zercher Squat (Barbell)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
4Hip Adductor (Machine)110 reps@8.5
19 reps@8
38 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
3Bench Press (Paused)18 reps65%
17 reps65%
16 reps65%
4Hip Abductor (Machine)110 reps@8.5
19 reps@8
38 reps@7.5

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Sparta’s Aphrodite is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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.

Sparta’s Aphrodite 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Sparta’s Aphrodite 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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