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Matt's Old Man NLP
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Matt's Old Man NLP

Basic NLP for a dude getting back at it in his 40s or whatever

Matt Woodworth
Matt Woodworth· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
2 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
30 min
This program serves as a novice linear progression for someone who is doing moderate cardio Tuesdays and Thursdays and a slightly more on Saturdays. It's meant to slot nicely into the week without the other days pre-tiring the doer for the gym sessions. Add 5 lbs each day so long as you're hitting target.

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
11.9%
Glutes
11.9%
Hamstrings
11.9%
Triceps
10.4%
Front Delts
9.6%
Abs
8.1%
Upper Back
7.4%
Lats
5.9%
Middle Delts
5.9%
Adductors
4.4%
Chest
4.4%
Biceps
4.4%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Lower Back
1.5%
Forearms
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)38 reps@8
2Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps@8
3Cable Low Row38 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Goblet Squat310 reps@8
2Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown310 reps@9
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)38 reps@8
2Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8

Weeks 2–2 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Matt's Old Man NLP is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 2 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 30 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.

Matt's Old Man NLP 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 2 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Matt's Old Man NLP 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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