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lift and run
Beginner–IntermediateFree

lift and run

Transform your strength and endurance in just 8 weeks—lift heavy, run strong, and unleash your full potential!

Nilay S.
Nilay S.· Mar 2026
2athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Novice
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Transform your fitness routine with the "Lift and Run" program, an 8-week journey designed to build strength and enhance endurance. Committing to 6 days a week, you'll alternate between weightlifting sessions and running workouts, ensuring a balanced approach that boosts muscle growth while improving cardiovascular fitness. Perfect for those looking to elevate their performance, this program will challenge you to push your limits and achieve your goals. Get ready to lift heavy and run strong!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
11.3%
Triceps
10.2%
Upper Back
9.3%
Chest
9.3%
Abs
8.6%
Biceps
8.4%
Quadriceps
7.3%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Glutes
5.4%
Lats
5.3%
Hamstrings
4.5%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Cardio
2.9%
Forearms
2.6%
Adductors
2.2%
Lower Back
1.6%
Abductors
1%
Calves
0.5%
Neck
0.5%
Other
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Chest Press (Machine)35–8 reps
2Incline Cable Chest Press210–12 reps
3Chest Fly (Machine)312–15 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)20 reps
5Treadmill130–45 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)35–10 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)30 reps
3Lat Pulldown20 reps
4Face Pull30 reps
5Treadmill130–45 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)20 reps
2Lateral Raise (Cable)30 reps
3Upright Row (Barbell)20 reps
4Reverse Pec Deck30 reps
5Treadmill130–45 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)20 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)20 reps
Superset
3ALeg Extension30 reps
3BSissy Squat30 reps
4Hip Thrust (Machine)10 reps
5Hip Adductor (Machine)20 reps
6Hip Abduction (Band)20 reps
7Split Squat (Bodyweight)20 reps
8Treadmill10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bayesian Curl30 reps
2Close Grip Bench Press (Smith Machine)30 reps
3V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)30 reps
4Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)20 reps
5Spider Curl20 reps
6Diamond Push Up20 reps
7Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)20 reps
8Plate Hold10 min
9Treadmill10 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hanging Leg Raise220 reps
2Abs Crunch (Machine)30 reps
3Side Crunch (Cable)30 reps
4Plank (Weighted)10 reps
5Treadmill10 min

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, lift and run is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 60 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.

lift and run is structured around 6 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

lift and run 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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