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Dark Knight
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Dark Knight

Greg V.
Greg V.· Feb 2024
23athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
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Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
16.5%
Upper Back
14.3%
Front Delts
11.9%
Chest
10%
Lats
9.1%
Biceps
8.2%
Middle Delts
7.6%
Glutes
4.5%
Quadriceps
4.2%
Rear Delts
4.1%
Hamstrings
3.2%
Abs
2%
Adductors
1.3%
Calves
1.2%
Forearms
1%
Lower Back
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)212 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)412 reps
4Chest Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps
6Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)412 reps
7Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)412 reps
8Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps
9Dip (Bodyweight)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)212 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)412 reps
4Chest Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)412 reps
6Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)412 reps
7Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)412 reps
8Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps
9Dip (Bodyweight)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Barbell Row48 reps
2T-Bar Row310 reps
3Dumbbell Row310 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)312 reps
5Upright Row (Cable)310 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)315 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)320 reps
8Hammer Curl320 reps
9Pull-Up (Bodyweight)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Barbell Row48 reps
2T-Bar Row310 reps
3Dumbbell Row310 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)312 reps
5Upright Row (Cable)310 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)315 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)320 reps
8Hammer Curl320 reps
9Pull-Up (Bodyweight)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)512 reps
2High Pull310 reps
3Face Pull310 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps
4BFront Raise310 reps
4CRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Squat (Barbell)48 reps
6Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
7Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)215 reps
8Standing Calf Raise215 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)512 reps
2High Pull310 reps
3Face Pull310 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps
4BFront Raise310 reps
4CRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps
5Squat (Barbell)48 reps
6Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
7Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)215 reps
8Standing Calf Raise215 reps

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, Dark Knight 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 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.

Dark Knight 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dark Knight 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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