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General purpose
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

General purpose

Fergus
Fergus· Feb 2024
13athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
General lifter development mix of powerlifting strongman, weightlifting and bodybuilding training methodolgies for all rounddevelopment. Easy conditioning recommended on off days.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
10.4%
Triceps
10.1%
Front Delts
9.7%
Chest
9.2%
Glutes
9.1%
Hamstrings
8.6%
Upper Back
7.9%
Lats
7.1%
Lower Back
6%
Abs
5.8%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Olympic
3.8%
Biceps
3%
Calves
1.9%
Forearms
0.6%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Push Press (Barbell)33 reps65%
2Bench Press (Barbell)58 reps60%
Superset
3AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@8.5
3BChin-Up (Weighted)36–8 reps@8.5
Superset
4APullover (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
4BHammer Curl36–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Power Clean43 reps75%
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)58 reps60%
3Jefferson Curl38–10 reps@7
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)26–8 reps@8
Superset
Superset
6AHanging Leg Raise36–8 reps@9.5
6BSingle Leg Calf Raise36–8 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Push Press (Barbell)43 reps75%
Superset
2ABench Press (Paused)35–8 reps@8
2BKroc Row35–8 reps@8
Superset
3ADip (Weighted)35–10 reps@8.5
3BChin-Up (Weighted)35–10 reps@8.5
Superset
4ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)26–8 reps@10
4BTricep Extension (Cable)26–8 reps@10
4CLateral Raise (Dumbbell)26–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Hang Power Clean33 reps75%
2Deadlift (Barbell)58 reps55%
Superset
3AFront Squat (Paused)34–6 reps@7
3BHamstring Curl38–12 reps@8
Superset
4AStraight Leg Calf Raise36–8 reps@9.5
4BHanging Leg Raise36–8 reps@9.5

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, General purpose is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 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.

General purpose is structured around 4 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

General purpose 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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