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Barbell Barbie
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Barbell Barbie

· Feb 2024
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
120 min
A girl trying to be as strong as a man while also still being scared of the gym :)

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
11.4%
Triceps
11.3%
Quadriceps
11.2%
Chest
11.1%
Front Delts
9.5%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Upper Back
8.7%
Lats
6.3%
Biceps
5.9%
Abs
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Middle Delts
3.1%
Lower Back
2.4%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
1.1%
Calves
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)28 reps@6
26 reps@7
13 reps@8
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@7
28 reps@8
18 reps@9
3Skull Crusher48 reps@8
4Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@7
28 reps@8
18 reps@9
Superset
5ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)48 reps@8
5BFront Raise48 reps@8
6Chest Fly (Machine)48 reps@8
7Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)48 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)28 reps@6.5
26 reps@7
13 reps@8
2Goblet Squat48 reps@8.5
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)48 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise1AMRAP@7
5Leg Extension48 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)28 reps@8
18 reps@8.5
18 reps@9
2Bench Press (Barbell)28 reps@6
28 reps@7
28 reps@8
3Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)321 reps@8
4Hammer Curl38 reps@8
5Lat Pulldown18 reps@7
38 reps@8
6Face Pull48 reps@8
7Bicep Curl (Cable)48 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)18 reps@6.5
26 reps@8
13 reps@9
2around the world38 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown48 reps@8
4Face Pull48 reps@8
5Lat Pull Over48 reps@8
6Seated Row (Machine)48 reps@8
7Chin-Up (Assisted)1AMRAP@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@7
18 reps@7.5
18 reps@6.5
2Squat (Barbell)48 reps@7
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)48 reps@8
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@8
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
6Glute Kickback (Cable)48 reps@8
7Seated Hamstring Curl48 reps@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, Barbell Barbie 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 garage 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 120 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.

Barbell Barbie is structured around 5 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.

Barbell Barbie 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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