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12-Week Neck-Friendly Training Plan
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12-Week Neck-Friendly Training Plan

12 week, 4 + 1 day split (Push/Pull/Leg/Cardio + Optional Hybrid) program tailored for upper neck/back stiffness/pain.

Giannis F.
Giannis F.Β· Sep 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Phase 1 – Weeks 1–4 (Rep Foundation) 🎯 Focus: Build movement quality, 8–10 reps main lifts, 10–15 accessories, ~65–70% 1RM. Phase 2 – Weeks 5–8 (Volume Push, Hypertrophy) 🎯 Focus: Slightly heavier loads, 6–8 reps main lifts, 8–12 accessories, ~70–75% 1RM. Phase 3 – Weeks 9–12 (Intensity Push, Strength) 🎯 Focus: Heavy but safe loads, 4–6 reps main lifts, 6–10 accessories, ~75–85% 1RM. Progression Week by Week: Weeks 1–4: Add 1–2 reps each week within range. Weeks 5–6, 8: Add weight (2.5–5%) when you hit the top of rep range. Week 7: Deload (lighter, fewer sets). Weeks 9–12: Lower reps, increase load. Track best 5k pace in Week 12.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
12.8%
Triceps
12.4%
Upper Back
9.2%
Chest
8.1%
Glutes
7.8%
Quadriceps
6.3%
Hamstrings
6%
Abs
5.9%
Biceps
5.6%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Lats
5.1%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
3.4%
Abductors
1.9%
Lower Back
1.8%
Calves
1.7%
Adductors
1%
Stretching
1%
Other
0.5%
Cardio
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)48–10 reps70%
2Landmine Press38–10 reps70%
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps70%
4Lateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps70%
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)212–15 reps70%
6Push Up3AMRAP70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)48–10 reps70%
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–10 reps70%
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps70%
4Face Pull312–15 reps70%
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps70%
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)48–10 reps70%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps70%
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps70%
4Hip Thrust (Barbell)38–10 reps70%
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps70%
6Leg Extension312–15 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Run130 min70%
Superset
2ABird Dog310 reps70%
2BSide Plank with Reach Through30.5 min70%
2CDead Bug310 reps70%
3Farmer's Walk (Weighted)30.5 min70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps70%
Superset
2ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps70%
2BSeated Front Raise312 reps70%
Superset
3AHammer Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps70%
3BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps70%
4Hip Abductor (Machine)315–20 reps70%
5Arnold Press310 reps70%
6Cardio (Zone 2)115 min70%

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, 12-Week Neck-Friendly Training Plan 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 80 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.

12-Week Neck-Friendly Training Plan 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

12-Week Neck-Friendly Training Plan 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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