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Gzcl's GG Generally Strong - inspired
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Gzcl's GG Generally Strong - inspired

This would be a strength focused programme that includes muscular endurance (t3) and some hypertrophy.

Edmund  L.
Edmund L.· Feb 2025
1athletes running this program
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Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
My own experience with gzcl gg principles is that it's more suitable for novices transitioning to intermediates or intermediates getting to advanced, where mastery of the weights become the focus. Purpose is, therefore, to emulate Cody Lefever's feat of training daily, though I probably will intersperse light cardio/conditioning in between the sessions. Recommended light cardio would be rucking, swimming, jogging etc. If feeling up to it, to do KB swings for conditioning though must be mindful of Leg days. Recommended days would be Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat with cardio on the other non-gym days. This is a long-term program that includes autoregulation and can be done indefinitely. All relevant details are found in the excellent Cody Lefever's extensive blog - swoleateveryheight.blogspot.com.

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.8%
Glutes
11.9%
Triceps
11.7%
Front Delts
10.5%
Chest
10.3%
Hamstrings
9%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Upper Back
5.9%
Lower Back
4.4%
Lats
3.1%
Abs
2.5%
Calves
2.4%
Adductors
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.4%
Biceps
1.2%
Abductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
2Squat (Barbell)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
3Deadlift (Barbell)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise38–12 reps@8
6Leg Press38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
3Bench Press (Barbell)13–6 reps@8
61–2 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown38–12 reps@8
5Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Smith Machine)16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
2Leg Press16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
3Rack Pull (Barbell)16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)410–15 reps@8
5Seated Row (Cable)310–15 reps@8
6Calf Raise (Leg Press)310–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
3Chest Press (Machine)16–10 reps@8
43–5 reps@8
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)312–20 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Cable)310–20 reps@8
6Dip (Bodyweight)310–20 reps@8

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Gzcl's GG Generally Strong - inspired is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 80 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's GG Generally Strong - inspired 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Gzcl's GG Generally Strong - inspired 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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