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Coming back to the gym
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Coming back to the gym

Reignite your passion for fitness in 12 weeks This program considers less risk for injury, creatine 5g/day initiation and looks at getting you back in the game

Sorin Popovici
Sorin Popovici· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
**Coming Back to the Gym** is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to help you regain your strength and confidence in the gym. With 36 workouts spread across the weeks, you'll engage in a balanced mix of push, pull, and leg exercises, focusing on both muscle sculpting and athletic performance. Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes and is tailored for novice and beginner lifters, ensuring a gradual and effective return to fitness. Get ready to build a solid foundation and reignite your passion for training!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics and women's
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
14.2%
Abs
13.8%
Front Delts
12.3%
Upper Back
9.1%
Chest
7.3%
Lats
7.3%
Biceps
7.3%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Hamstrings
6.5%
Rear Delts
5.4%
Quadriceps
3.3%
Glutes
3.3%
Forearms
1.8%
Abductors
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)38 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Lateral Raise (Cable)312 reps@7
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps@7
5Plank30.5 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown38 reps@8
2Seated Row (Cable)38 reps@8
3Rear Delt Fly (Machine)312 reps@7
4Bicep Curl (Cable)310 reps@8
5Hanging Knee Raise312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press310 reps@7
2Lying Leg Curl310 reps@7
3Shoulder Press (Machine)38 reps@8
4Side Crunch (Cable)312 reps@7
5Abs Crunch (Machine)312 reps@7

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, Coming back to the gym 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 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.

Coming back to the gym 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.

Coming back to the gym 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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