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ABCD 5x
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ABCD 5x

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Carlos Peter
Carlos Peter· Jul 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
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Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.4%
Upper Back
10.2%
Front Delts
9.6%
Lats
8.4%
Chest
7.9%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Glutes
7.2%
Biceps
6.7%
Quadriceps
5.6%
Abs
5.4%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Rear Delts
4.6%
Forearms
3.3%
Calves
2.5%
Abductors
2.3%
Lower Back
1.8%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)120 reps@10
115 reps@10
112 reps@10
110 reps@10
18 reps@10
2Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps@10
3Lunge (Barbell)38–12 reps@10
4Leg Extension312–15 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps@10
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)312–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Push Up1AMRAP@10
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)4AMRAP@10
3Chest Fly (Machine)4AMRAP@10
4Chest Press (Machine)4AMRAP@10
5Seated Dip (Machine)4AMRAP@10
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4AMRAP@10
7Tricep Kickback4AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown4AMRAP@10
2Single Arm Row (Cable)4AMRAP@10
3Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)4AMRAP@10
4Seated Row (Machine)4AMRAP@10
5Pullover (Machine)4AMRAP@10
6Preacher Curl (Machine)4AMRAP@10
7Hammer Curl (Cable)4AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Thrust (Machine)120 reps@10
115 reps@10
112 reps@10
110 reps@10
18 reps@10
2Hip Abductor (Machine)315 reps@10
3Leg Curl715 reps@10
4Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps@10
5Plank3undefined min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lateral Raise (Cable)4AMRAP@10
2Lateral Raise (Machine)4AMRAP@10
3Overhead Press (Machine)4AMRAP@10
4Front Raise (Cable)4AMRAP@10
5Reverse Pec Deck7AMRAP@10
6Power Shrug4AMRAP@10
7Wrist Curls4AMRAP@10

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, ABCD 5x is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

ABCD 5x is structured around 5 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

ABCD 5x 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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