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Getting started.
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Getting started.

Punakuu
Punakuu· Jan 2024
22athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This is a starter program. Program start with two gym days per week and then progres to three times per week. Remember to leave atleast one rest day between gym days! Example routines: Tuesday, Friday Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Main movements are back squat, bench press and pendlay row. Progression: Pick the weight you are comfortable with and leave room for growth. You should aim to increase weight by 2,5kg each time you go to gym. Aim to have rest time of 2-3 minutes per work set. When you hit the platou on weights and cannot increase weight three times in row, lower weight by 10% and begin to increase weight once per week. Warm up: Remember to have proper warm up before working sets! For example do 15 minutes of bike riding or rowing machine. You can also use resistance bands for warming up. Nutrition: Aim to eat daily atleast 1g of protein per bodymass/kg (if you weight 100kg eat 100g of protein daily). For example eat chicken/beef and/or eggs and drink some milk daily and you will be fine. Drink 2-3 liters of water/fluids daily. Your muscles need it in order to function well. Exelent way to start a day is with half a litre of water with multivitamin tablet.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
15.3%
Front Delts
9.8%
Biceps
9.4%
Quadriceps
8.7%
Chest
8.7%
Middle Delts
8.7%
Upper Back
8%
Triceps
7.3%
Glutes
7%
Lats
5.9%
Hamstrings
5.2%
Adductors
2.8%
Forearms
1.7%
Rear Delts
0.7%
Lower Back
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Paused)310 reps
2Bench Press (Paused)310 reps
3Pendlay Row310 reps
4Overhead Press (Barbell)310 reps
5Hammer Curl310–15 reps
6Russian Twist31 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Paused)310 reps
2Bench Press (Paused)310 reps
3Pendlay Row310 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)110–15 reps
210–15 reps
6Plank31 min

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Getting started. is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 60 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.

Getting started. is structured around 2 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Getting started. 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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