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Bodybuilding Basics: Learn form, Effort, and Progression
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Bodybuilding Basics: Learn form, Effort, and Progression

Aidan W.
Aidan W.· Mar 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
The purpose of this program is to ease you into lifting with low frequency, low volume, and high effort training. In these 4 weeks, you will gain a better understanding of how to perform basic functions like a press, a squat, a hip hinge, and a row. The program progresses linearly, meaning you will start at a low rep count until you can take that same weight to a higher rep count, then you will increase weight and restart that cycle. Each week you will focus on one thing: doing better than you did last week. That's it. Utilize the tutorials provided by boostcamp and the notes I've left to succeed in getting bigger, stronger and better. This program lasts for 1 month and should be performed while in some sort of calorie surplus, though a sufficient protein intake is a great place to start if you don't wish to track calories. Have fun, be patient with yourself and enjoy the process!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Middle Delts
11.8%
Front Delts
10.4%
Biceps
9.7%
Hamstrings
9%
Upper Back
8.4%
Triceps
7.7%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Chest
7%
Lats
6.3%
Glutes
4.9%
Rear Delts
4.9%
Calves
4.6%
Lower Back
4.2%
Abs
2.1%
Forearms
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@7–9
2Hack Squat35–8 reps@7–9
3Seated Hamstring Curl38–10 reps@8–10
4Leg Extension38–10 reps@8–10
5Standing Calf Raise48–10 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@7–9
2Pec Deck (Machine)38–10 reps@8–10
3Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–10 reps@8–10
4Hammer Curl35–8 reps@8–10
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@7–9
2Lateral Raise (Cable)38–10 reps@8–10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–10
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–10
5T-Bar Row35–8 reps@8–10
6Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)38–10 reps@8–10

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, Bodybuilding Basics: Learn form, Effort, and Progression 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 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.

Bodybuilding Basics: Learn form, Effort, and Progression 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.

Bodybuilding Basics: Learn form, Effort, and Progression 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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