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Beginner Gym Program - Upper/Lower
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Beginner Gym Program - Upper/Lower

Build healthy strength and size across the whole body without overcomplicating workouts.

Buster
Buster· Dec 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
To promote consistency in beginner training. This is essentially a copy of GVS' beginner program but without the fourth day, as three days a week in the gym is enough of a time commitment.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.1%
Front Delts
10.6%
Upper Back
10.6%
Lats
9.4%
Biceps
9.4%
Quadriceps
8.2%
Glutes
7.6%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Chest
7.1%
Middle Delts
5.9%
Abs
2.9%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
1.2%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Lower Back
1.2%
Abductors
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)15–10 reps@10
15–10 reps@10
2Pull-Up (Weighted)14–8 reps@10
14–8 reps@10
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@10
16–10 reps@10
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@10
16–10 reps@10
Superset
5AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
5BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
5CLateral Raise (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)14–6 reps@8
18–10 reps@8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)16–8 reps@9
18–12 reps@9
3Leg Press18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@9
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)120–30 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15–10 reps@9
15–10 reps@9
2Pull-Up (Weighted)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@10
16–10 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)16–10 reps@10
16–10 reps@10
Superset
5ABayesian Curl18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
5BTricep Pushdown (Cable)18–12 reps@10
18–12 reps@10
6GHD Sit-Up110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10
110–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Beginner Gym Program - Upper/Lower is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

Beginner Gym Program - Upper/Lower is structured around 3 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Beginner Gym Program - Upper/Lower 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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