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Paladin of Deseret: Novice
IntermediateFree

Paladin of Deseret: Novice

Sklar K
Sklar K· Jan 2024
20athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Introduces the novice to a 3x day a week full-body hypertrophy program. Workouts are 45min to an hour. This will focus on progressive overload through evolving repetitions and the addition of weight after the target repetitions are hit. The key for this program is intensity. Remain close to failure with the sets. Main movements can be hit as 2 sets instead of 3 sets to accommodate the lifters fatigue if necessary but is not recommended to always be done. It is recommended to stick to minimum variations of the same movements at first. A thick lifting belt will be nice to have eventually for squat and hinge movements but is not necessary. Lifting straps will be nice to carry weight heavier than your grip but are not necessary and there are other grips such as alternate and hook grip.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
12.6%
Chest
12.6%
Abs
9.7%
Upper Back
9.3%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Hamstrings
8.3%
Front Delts
7.3%
Biceps
7.3%
Glutes
7.3%
Lats
6.8%
Adductors
3%
Forearms
2.5%
Middle Delts
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Lower Back
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)33–5 reps
Superset
2ASingle Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps
2BPreacher Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps
3Bench Press (Close Grip)35–8 reps
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
5Sit Up220–25 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ATrap Bar Deadlift13–5 reps
1BPower Shrug210 reps
2Single Arm Iso Row38–12 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
Superset
4APreacher Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps
4BLateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps
5Sit Up220–25 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Leg Curl28–12 reps
Superset
3AHanging Leg Raise2AMRAP
3BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–12 reps
4Bench Press (Barbell)35–8 reps
5Chin-Up (Weighted)35–8 reps

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, Paladin of Deseret: Novice 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 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.

Paladin of Deseret: Novice 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Paladin of Deseret: Novice 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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