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Novice High Variety Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Novice High Variety Program

David
David· Aug 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
The purpose of this program is to provide novice's with a high amount of exercise selection. The intensity is pushed up with sets nearing failure to compensate for the lower amount of sets. There is a high emphasis on the upper body, but still enough volume for the legs to grow as well.

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
Triceps
12.6%
Front Delts
11.1%
Lats
9.6%
Upper Back
9.6%
Quadriceps
8.9%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Biceps
8.5%
Chest
7.4%
Glutes
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Abs
2.2%
Forearms
2.2%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Adductors
1.1%
Lower Back
1.1%
Abductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Smith Machine)18 reps@8
28 reps@9
Superset
2ABench Press (Barbell)18 reps@9
18 reps@10
2BUnderhand Lat Pulldown110 reps@9
110 reps@10
Superset
3ASeated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
3BBarbell Row110 reps@9
110 reps@10
4Leg Curl310 reps@9
Superset
5APreacher Curl (EZ Bar)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
5BTricep Extension (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)110 reps@8
210 reps@9
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@9
110 reps@10
2BPull-Up (Bodyweight)110 reps@9
110 reps@10
Superset
3ASingle Arm Row (Cable)110 reps@9
110 reps@10
3BPec Deck (Machine)110 reps@9
110 reps@10
4Leg Extension312 reps@9
Superset
5AHammer Curl112 reps@8
112 reps@9
112 reps@10
5BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
112 reps@9
112 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1APull-Up (Weighted)15 reps@8
15 reps@9
15 reps@10
1BBench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@9
110 reps@10
2Leg Press110 reps@8
210 reps@9
Superset
3AIncline Chest Press (Machine)18 reps@9
18 reps@10
3BT-Bar Row18 reps@9
18 reps@10
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
4BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Cable)212 reps@9
112 reps@10

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, Novice High Variety 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 12 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 70 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.

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

Novice High Variety 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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