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matthews 3 week program v1
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matthews 3 week program v1

Transform your routine in just 3 weeks—15 days of focused workouts to unlock your strength and elevate your fitness journey.

ryan M.
ryan M.· Aug 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
100 min
Embark on a transformative journey with the Matthews 3-Week Program v1, designed for dedicated lifters ready to push their limits. Over the course of 15 sessions, you'll engage in a balanced blend of compound and isolation exercises, targeting all major muscle groups. Each workout is meticulously crafted to build strength and endurance, featuring staples like the Bench Press, Squat, and various machine exercises. With a focus on progressive overload, this program will help you achieve your fitness goals and elevate your performance in just three weeks. Get ready to unleash your potential!

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
13.3%
Quadriceps
12.6%
Triceps
11.5%
Glutes
7.5%
Lats
7.3%
Hamstrings
7.1%
Upper Back
6.5%
Biceps
6.4%
Front Delts
6.2%
Adductors
5.3%
Calves
4.1%
Abductors
4.1%
Middle Delts
4.1%
Abs
1.2%
Lower Back
1.2%
Forearms
0.9%
Rear Delts
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Leg Extension20 reps
3Hip Adductor (Machine)20 reps
4Seated Hamstring Curl20 reps
5Calf Raise (Machine)20 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1tempo bench25 reps60%
2pin squat35 reps50%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Leg Extension20 reps
3Hip Adductor (Machine)20 reps
4Seated Hamstring Curl20 reps
5Calf Raise (Machine)20 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Chest Fly (Machine)10 reps
3Lat Pulldown20 reps
4Barbell Row20 reps
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)20 reps
6JM Press20 reps
7Lateral Raise (Machine)10 reps
8Tricep Extension (Cable)20 reps
9Shoulder Press (Machine)10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
2Chest Fly (Machine)10 reps
3Lat Pulldown20 reps
4Barbell Row20 reps
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)20 reps
6JM Press20 reps
7Lateral Raise (Machine)10 reps
8Tricep Extension (Cable)20 reps
9Shoulder Press (Machine)10 reps

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, matthews 3 week program v1 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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 100 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.

matthews 3 week program v1 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

matthews 3 week program v1 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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