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Iron Comeback 4-day plan
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Iron Comeback 4-day plan

Emphasis on returning to the gym after a layoff. Focuses on strength and hypertrophy with added cardio at the end of each workout.

Dakota R.
Dakota R.· Mar 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
To progress First 4-6 weeks Upper body (bench and overhead press) - 5lbs/week Lower body (squat and deadlift) - 10lbs/week Keep reps and sets the same, only increasing weights weekly Stop adding weight when RPE gets to 9 consistently. If stalling - lower weight by 5% and build back up Week 7+ start RPE based progression Week 1 start at 75% 1RM (RPE 7.5-8) Week 2 increase 2.5-5lbs for upper body and 5-10 lbs for lower body if RPE is less than 7.5 Week 3 continue adding weight but reduce jumps if RPE hits 8+ Week4 slight deload (reduce volume or intensity by 10-15% Week 5+ Restart heavier than week 1 repeat or re-test maxes

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
14.4%
Abs
13.2%
Glutes
12.1%
Hamstrings
9.4%
Upper Back
7.7%
Front Delts
6.5%
Triceps
6.2%
Chest
5.6%
Lower Back
5.6%
Middle Delts
4.8%
Lats
4.3%
Cardio
3.2%
Forearms
2.4%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Biceps
1.4%
Adductors
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)45 reps75%
2Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps75%
3T-Bar Row38 reps@7–8
4Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps65%
5Hanging Toes To Bar312 reps@10
6Cardio110 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps75%
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps50%
3Farmer's Walk (Weighted)340 reps50%
4Ab Wheel310 reps@8
5Cardio120 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps75%
2Front Squat (Barbell)38 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@7
4Chin-Up (Weighted)38 reps@8
5Hanging Knee Raise312 reps@10
6Cardio110 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps65%
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
3Kettlebell Swing315 reps@8
4Face Pull315 reps@8
5Plank31 min@8
6Cardio120 min@8

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Iron Comeback 4-day plan is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 70 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.

Iron Comeback 4-day plan 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Iron Comeback 4-day plan 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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