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Theo

Developing a base of strength in calisthenics to prepare for weighted calisthenics

Daniel H.
Daniel H.· Feb 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
GOALS: Get to doing weighted pushups and pullups Start doing Dips Lose body fat Gain muscle and overall strength

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
15.5%
Triceps
14.5%
Front Delts
13.6%
Lats
9.4%
Upper Back
9.4%
Quadriceps
7.2%
Biceps
6.4%
Glutes
6.3%
Hamstrings
5.6%
Abs
3.4%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Lower Back
2.6%
Adductors
1.5%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Forearms
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)58 reps
Superset
2AChin-Up (Bodyweight)80 reps@8
2BPec Deck (Machine)310 reps
2CLateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Dip (Assisted)410 reps
4Eccentric Dip40 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)58 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)410 reps
Superset
3APush Up80 reps@8
3BDumbbell Row310 reps
3CHammer Curl310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AFrench Press310 reps
1BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps
Superset
2ADip (Assisted)310 reps
2BBent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps
Superset
3APec Deck (Machine)310 reps
3BLunge (Dumbbell)310 reps
Superset
4AEccentric Dip30 reps@9
4BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)58 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)58 reps
Superset
3APush Up80 reps@8
3BPull-Up (Bodyweight)80 reps@8
Superset
4AFrench Press10 reps
4BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)10 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Theo is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 90 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.

Theo is structured around 4 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Theo 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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