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The Essentials by Jeff Nippard
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The Essentials by Jeff Nippard

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Juwi
Juwi· Jan 2026
51athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
For those who wants a quick lift and don't have enough time in the gym.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Quadriceps
12.9%
Hamstrings
12%
Glutes
10.3%
Triceps
9.4%
Abs
9.1%
Front Delts
7.9%
Biceps
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.5%
Upper Back
5.9%
Lats
5.3%
Calves
3.5%
Lower Back
2.9%
Chest
2.9%
Forearms
2.3%
Abductors
0.9%
Adductors
0.9%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Hack Squat14–6 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@8–9
2Seated Hamstring Curl110–12 reps@9–10
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)110–12 reps@9–10
445 Degree Incline DB Press28–10 reps@8–9
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)112–15 reps@9–10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112–15 reps@9–10
7Cable Crunch112–15 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Flat Dumbbell Press14–6 reps@8–9
18–10 reps@9–10
22-Grip Lat Pulldown210–12 reps@9–10
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210–12 reps@9–10
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)210–12 reps@9–10
5Ez-Bar Skull Crusher212–15 reps@9–10
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)212–15 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)210–12 reps@8–9
2Leg Press310–12 reps@8–9
3Leg Extension110–12 reps@9–10
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)212–15 reps@9–10
5Cable Crunch212–15 reps@9–10

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, The Essentials by Jeff Nippard 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 50 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.

The Essentials by Jeff Nippard 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Essentials by Jeff Nippard 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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