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Cara’s 3 Day Program
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Cara’s 3 Day Program

2x glute days and 1x upper body day

Cara Smith
Cara Smith· Jan 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Intermediate level focused on glutes

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Glutes
21.5%
Hamstrings
15.6%
Quadriceps
14.5%
Abs
11.4%
Lower Back
5.5%
Lats
5.4%
Upper Back
4.8%
Biceps
4.6%
Triceps
4%
Chest
3%
Front Delts
3%
Middle Delts
3%
Adductors
2.1%
Forearms
0.9%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)115 reps
112 reps
210 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps
6Skull Crusher310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)310 reps
2Glute Kickback310 reps
3Hip Thrust (Machine)112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
5Hamstring Curl112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
6Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps
7Ab Wheel310 reps
8Bird Dog310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Bodyweight)310 reps
2Cossack Squat (Bodyweight)310 reps
3Hip Thrust (Machine)112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)316 reps
5Sumo Squat112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
6Leg Extension112 reps
110 reps
28 reps
7Plank31 min
8Toe Taps312 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Cara’s 3 Day Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 50 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.

Cara’s 3 Day Program 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Cara’s 3 Day Program 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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