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3 days a week beginner body transformation plan
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3 days a week beginner body transformation plan

Transform your body in just 12 weeks—commit to 3 days a week and watch the results unfold! Your journey starts here.

· Oct 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Transform your body with this comprehensive 12-week beginner program designed for those ready to make a change. Comprising three workouts each week, this plan focuses on building strength and endurance through a mix of foundational exercises, including bench presses, squats, and deadlifts. Each session is structured to maximize your gains while ensuring proper recovery, making it perfect for newcomers to the gym. Get ready to see results as you commit to this engaging and effective training regimen!

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
Quadriceps
17.6%
Glutes
15.3%
Hamstrings
10.2%
Front Delts
6.8%
Chest
6.5%
Triceps
6.5%
Lats
5.9%
Upper Back
5.2%
Biceps
4.6%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Abductors
3.9%
Calves
3.3%
Abs
3.1%
Adductors
3.1%
Lower Back
3.1%
Forearms
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@9
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)48 reps@9.5
4Squat (Barbell)48 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown310 reps@9.5
2Barbell Row310 reps@9.5
3Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@9
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press310–15 reps@10
2Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
3Seated Calf Raise312–15 reps@9.5
4Hack Squat212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Hip Abductor (Machine)312 reps@7.5

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, 3 days a week beginner body transformation plan 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 90 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.

3 days a week beginner body transformation plan 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.

3 days a week beginner body transformation plan 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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