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Becoming an Athlete
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Becoming an Athlete

Christian Harris
Christian Harris· Mar 2024
46athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
This program is for beginners, intermediate, or those that are coming off of injury but still need the stimulus of an athlete. I created this program, when I broke my leg, could lift weights but could not sprint or jump just yet. This program with combination with sprinting and plyometrics 2-3 times a week is as good a program ad any. You can do this workout for as many weeks as needed. If there is demand for more advanced program I will make one.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Front Delts
13.4%
Triceps
12.1%
Quadriceps
11.6%
Upper Back
10.1%
Middle Delts
8.7%
Glutes
7.6%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Abs
6.1%
Biceps
6.1%
Lats
5%
Chest
3.7%
Forearms
3.7%
Rear Delts
2.1%
Adductors
1.1%
Lower Back
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ATrapbar High Pull53 reps@7
1BSingle Arm Push Press (Dumbbell)56 reps@7
Superset
2AStep-Up (Weighted)35 reps@6.5
2BPlyo Push Up36 reps@6.5
Superset
3AKettlebell Swing46 reps@6.5
3BLateral Med Ball Throw46 reps@6.5
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)31 rep@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)45 reps@8.5
1BBench Press (Barbell)45 reps@8.5
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@8
2BBent Over Row (Barbell)48 reps@8
Superset
3ABulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)36 reps@8
3BOverhead Press (Barbell)36 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1AChest Press (Machine)310 reps@8
1BLat Pulldown310 reps@8
Superset
2AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)410 reps@8
2BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)410 reps@8
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Cable)410 reps@8
3BFace Pull410 reps@8
Superset
4ABicep Curl (Cable)410 reps@8
4BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)410 reps@8

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, Becoming an Athlete 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 80 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.

Becoming an Athlete 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.

Becoming an Athlete 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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