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John’s program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

John’s program

John Dwyer
John Dwyer· Jun 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Get big

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
16.9%
Lats
16.1%
Biceps
15.3%
Upper Back
13.8%
Chest
13%
Quadriceps
7.3%
Front Delts
5.4%
Hamstrings
5%
Glutes
3.4%
Forearms
2.3%
Abs
0.8%
Adductors
0.4%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Press (Machine)212 reps@10
1100 reps
2V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@10
3French Press312 reps@10
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@10
5Seated Dip (Machine)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
6Dumbbell Bench Pullover312 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Preacher Curl (Barbell)312 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Cable)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
3Hammer Curl312 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@10
5Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
6High Row312 reps@10
7Chest Supported Row (Machine)312 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Press (Machine)212 reps@10
1100 reps
2V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@10
3French Press312 reps@10
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@10
5Seated Dip (Machine)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
6Dumbbell Bench Pullover312 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Preacher Curl (Barbell)312 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Cable)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
3Hammer Curl312 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@10
5Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
6High Row312 reps@10
7Chest Supported Row (Machine)312 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Goblet Squat312 reps@10
2Seated Hamstring Curl312 reps@10
3Leg Extension212 reps@10
1100 reps@10
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps@10
5Leg Press212 reps@10
1100 reps@10

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, John’s program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

John’s program 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

John’s program 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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