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Begin gym

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brendan
brendan· Dec 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
10 min
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Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
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
13.6%
Glutes
11.9%
Upper Back
11.4%
Biceps
10.8%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Lats
10.8%
Chest
9.5%
Triceps
6.4%
Front Delts
5.1%
Lower Back
3.2%
Cardio
2.1%
Abs
1.9%
Forearms
1.3%
Abductors
0.6%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Stretches15 min
2Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
4Push Up28 reps
10 reps
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)38 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio18 min
10 min
2Foam Roller Stretch15 min
3Step-Up (Weighted)38 reps
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps
5Leg Curl38 reps
6Leg Press38 reps
7Single Leg Press28 reps
8Goblet Squat38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown38 reps
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)38 reps
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38 reps
4Back Extension38 reps
5Seated Row (Cable)38 reps

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Begin gym is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 10 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.

Begin gym 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Begin gym 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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