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Disc Herniation Training
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Disc Herniation Training

Evan W.
Evan W.· Apr 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Working out to help with L5S1 herniation and associated lower back pain. The goal is to rebuild foundational strength, improve posture and stability, and allow the body to adapt slowly to weight training while minimizing the risk of aggravating your condition. Core Focus: Make sure to prioritize core engagement during every movement. This helps provide better support for your spine during exercises. Mobility Work: Spend extra time on stretching and mobility drills, especially if your back feels tight or restricted. This will help improve flexibility and reduce tension in the muscles surrounding your spine. **Rest

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on bodyweight fitness
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
14.4%
Glutes
13.5%
Quadriceps
12.5%
Hamstrings
12%
Front Delts
6.7%
Triceps
6.7%
Biceps
5.3%
Upper Back
4.8%
Lats
4.8%
Chest
4.8%
Adductors
2.9%
Calves
2.9%
Lower Back
2.4%
Middle Delts
1.9%
Forearms
1.9%
Other
1.3%
Abductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)310–12 reps
2Squat (Bodyweight)38–10 reps
3Step-Up (Weighted)38–10 reps
4Clamshells312–15 reps
5Plank30.5 min
6Pelvic Tilts310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
2Seated Row (Machine)38–12 reps
3Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Side Plank30.25–0.5 min
5Push Up38–10 reps
6Cat Cow Stretch210–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bent Leg Raise310 reps
2Push Up38–10 reps
3Squat (Bodyweight)38–10 reps
4Bird Dog38–10 reps
5Standing Calf Raise310–12 reps
6Hip Flexor Stretch12–3 min

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, Disc Herniation Training 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 50 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.

Disc Herniation Training 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.

Disc Herniation Training 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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