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John Weak to John Strong
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John Weak to John Strong

VRJ
VRJ· Dec 2023
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
7 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Muscle building

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
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
9.6%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Glutes
8.6%
Abs
8%
Chest
7.9%
Biceps
7.9%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Front Delts
7.8%
Upper Back
7.6%
Lats
6.3%
Calves
5.9%
Middle Delts
4.2%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Adductors
2.3%
Lower Back
2.2%
Forearms
2.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps@8–9
16–8 reps@9–10
1BWide Grip Pull-Up28–12 reps@10
Superset
2ASeated Dumbbell Press28–12 reps@9–10
2BIncline Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@10
Superset
3ATricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@10
3BLateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps@10
Superset
4ASeated Row (Cable)210–15 reps@10
4BLeg Raise (Captain's Chair)210–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps75%
15 reps80%
Superset
2ASquat (Barbell)510 reps50%
2BClose The Gripper51–20 reps@10
2CSeated Calf Raise510–15 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ATricep Rope Push Down (Cable)210–15 reps@10
1BBicep Curl (EZ Bar)28–12 reps@10
Superset
2AJM Press28–12 reps@10
2BHammer Curl210–15 reps@10
Superset
3AUpright Row (Cable)210–15 reps@10
3BStanding Pullover (Cable)210–15 reps@10
Superset
4AChest Fly (Cable)210–15 reps@10
4BY Raise210–15 reps@10
5Lying Leg Raise210–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps75%
15 reps80%
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps@6–7
2BCable Wrist Curls515–20 reps@10
2CStanding Calf Raise515–20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)16–10 reps@8–9
16–10 reps@9–10
1BPull-Up (Weighted)24–8 reps@10
Superset
2AChest Supported Row (Machine)212–15 reps@10
2BPush Up (Weighted)28–15 reps@10
Superset
3ATricep Extension (Barbell)28–12 reps@10
3BPreacher Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps@10
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@10
4BDecline Crunch210–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–7 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, John Weak to John Strong is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 7 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 70 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.

John Weak to John Strong 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 7 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

John Weak to John Strong 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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