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Jeff Nippard's The Essentials Program (2x)
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Jeff Nippard's The Essentials Program (2x)

Zeek M.
Zeek M.· Jun 2025
45athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
The primary goal of this program is to maximize hypertrophy for those that only have 45 minutes to train, 2x per week. This will mean placing a heavy emphasis on increased intensity, rather than training volume.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
11.8%
Triceps
10.8%
Front Delts
10.2%
Quadriceps
10.2%
Glutes
9.6%
Upper Back
8.4%
Chest
8%
Lats
7.1%
Biceps
5.7%
Abs
4.8%
Middle Delts
4%
Lower Back
2.6%
Calves
2.5%
Forearms
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.4%
Abductors
0.8%
Adductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)36 reps@6
16 reps@9
110 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)210 reps@6
210 reps@9
3Lat Pulldown112 reps@6
212 reps@10
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)110 reps@6
110 reps@10
5Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)115 reps@6
115 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)115 reps@6
215 reps@10
7Seated Calf Raise115 reps@6
215 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat36 reps@6
16 reps@9
110 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)210 reps@6
210 reps@9
3Seated Hamstring Curl112 reps@6
212 reps@10
4T-Bar Row112 reps@6
212 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)115 reps@6
215 reps@10
6Cable Crunch215 reps@10

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, Jeff Nippard's The Essentials Program (2x) 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.

Jeff Nippard's The Essentials Program (2x) is structured around 2 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.

Jeff Nippard's The Essentials Program (2x) 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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