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Low Volume approach
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Low Volume approach

· Apr 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Trying to make some gains using highe effort low volume approach focusing on straight sets only and progress overload using increased weight mainly and sometimes increased reps with fixed number of sets. Feel free to adjust the volume to your liking but try to stay on the lower end.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
14.7%
Hamstrings
9.8%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Biceps
8.1%
Triceps
7.9%
Front Delts
7%
Rear Delts
6.6%
Chest
6.6%
Glutes
6.3%
Calves
6%
Lats
6%
Middle Delts
5%
Abductors
3.5%
Lower Back
2%
Abs
1%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)24–10 reps@9–10
2Chest Fly (Machine)24–10 reps@9–10
3Tricep Extension (Machine)34–12 reps@9–10
4Lateral Raise (Machine)34–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Machine Pull Down24–10 reps@9–10
2High Row24–10 reps@9–10
3Reverse Pec Deck34–12 reps@9–10
4Seated Dumbbell Curl34–12 reps@9–10
5Machine Shrug34–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat24–8 reps@9–10
2Leg Extension24–10 reps@9–10
3Leg Press34–8 reps@9–10
4Leg Curl34–10 reps@9–10
5Calf Press On Leg Press44–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)24–10 reps@9–10
2Bench Press (Smith Machine)24–10 reps@9–10
3Upright Row (Barbell)34–12 reps@9–10
4Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)34–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Supported Row (Machine)24–10 reps@9–10
2Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)24–10 reps@9–10
3Shrug (Barbell)34–12 reps@9–10
4Face Pull34–12 reps@9–10
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)34–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Trap Bar)24–8 reps@9–10
2Lying Leg Curl24–10 reps@9–10
3Hip Abductor (Machine)34–10 reps@9–10
4Leg Press34–8 reps@9–10
5Standing Calf Raise44–12 reps@9–10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Low Volume approach is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 60 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.

Low Volume approach is structured around 6 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Low Volume approach 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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