Question 1

Is Catastrophic Failure (In a Good Way) free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Catastrophic Failure (In a Good Way) 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.

Question 2

What equipment do I need?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How long are the workouts?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How many days per week?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophic Failure (In a Good Way) 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.

Question 5

How long is the full program?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Where do I access this program?

Accepted Answer

Catastrophic Failure (In a Good Way) 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.

#	Exercise	Sets	Reps	Intensity
1	Back Extension	1	20–30 reps	@6
2	Leg Press (45 Degrees)	1	8–15 reps	@9
		1	8–15 reps	@9.5
3	Leg Extension	2	8–12 reps	@10
4	Walking Lunge	2	20–30 reps	@10
5	Seated Calf Raise	2	6–10 reps	@10
Superset
Superset
7A	Decline Crunch (Weighted)	2	15–20 reps	@10
7B	Decline Crunch	2	AMRAP	@10

#	Exercise	Sets	Reps	Intensity
1	Bench Press (Barbell)	2	4–6 reps	@9.5
2	Overhead Press (Barbell)	2	6–8 reps	@9.5
3	Incline Chest Press (Machine)	2	8–12 reps	@10
4	Lateral Raise (Machine)	2	12–15 reps	@10
5	Chest Press (Machine)	2	8–12 reps	@10
Superset
6A	Lu Lateral Raises	2	10–15 reps	@10
6B	Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)	2	15–20 reps	@10
Superset
7A	Wrist Curls	2	15–20 reps	@10
7B	Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)	2	15–20 reps	@10

#	Exercise	Sets	Reps	Intensity
1	Pull-Up (Bodyweight)	1	8–15 reps	@6.5
2	T-Bar Row	2	8–12 reps	@10
3	Wide Grip Lat Pulldown	2	12–15 reps	@10
4	Single Arm Iso Row	2	10–15 reps	@10
5	Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)	2	12–15 reps	@10
6	Standing Pullover (Cable)	1	20–30 reps	@10

#	Exercise	Sets	Reps	Intensity
1	Back Extension	1	15–30 reps	@6
2	Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)	2	8–10 reps	@10
3	Hip Thrust (Barbell)	2	12–20 reps	@10
4	Lying Leg Curl	3	8–15 reps	@10
Superset
5A	Decline Crunch (Weighted)	1	12–20 reps	@10
5B	Decline Crunch	1	AMRAP	@10

#	Exercise	Sets	Reps	Intensity
1	Bench Press (Close Grip)	2	4–6 reps	@10
2	Chin-Up (Weighted)	2	4–6 reps	@10
Superset
3A	Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)	2	10–15 reps	@10
3B	Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)	2	15–20 reps	@10
4	Tricep Pushdown (Cable)	2	10–15 reps	@10
5	Incline Curl (Dumbbell)	2	8–12 reps	@10
Superset
6A	Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)	2	10–15 reps	@10
6B	Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)	2	15–20 reps	@10
Superset
7A	Wrist Curls	2	15–20 reps	@10
7B	Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)	1	15–20 reps	@10

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