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Ma's Three Steps
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Ma's Three Steps

Workout for 3 days, rest & recover for 4 days

Mawhrin S.
Mawhrin S.· Jul 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This is a relaxed 3 day program, with one hour long sessions each day. It focuses more on reps, rather than weights, in order to build lean muscle and strength. All major muscle groups and body parts are worked out in those 3 days. The 4 days of recovery is perfect for anyone who's busy and has less time to workout, for novices, and for anyone in their 30s or older, who needs more recovery time for their body. Please feel free to suggest any changes or tweaks. Hope you enjoy the program!

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
Front Delts
13.5%
Triceps
13.5%
Chest
12.4%
Lats
9%
Upper Back
9%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Biceps
5.6%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Abs
4.5%
Glutes
4.5%
Quadriceps
4.5%
Abductors
3.4%
Lower Back
2.2%
Adductors
2.2%
Calves
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.1%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pullover (Dumbbell)39 reps
2Power Shrug39 reps
3Lat Pulldown39 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)39 reps
5Rear Deltoid Fly (Machine)39 reps
6Shoulder Press (Machine)35 reps
7Lateral Raise (Machine)39 reps
8Chin-Up (Assisted)39 reps
9Abs Crunch (Machine)39 reps
10Torso Rotation39 reps
11Back Extension39 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)39 reps
2Seated Dip (Machine)39 reps
3Chest Fly (Machine)39 reps
4Converging Chest Press (Machine)39 reps
5Incline Chest Press (Machine)39 reps
6Bicep Curl (Machine)39 reps
7Tricep Extension (Machine)39 reps
8Dip (Assisted)39 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)39 reps
2Lying Leg Curl39 reps
3Leg Extension39 reps
4Hip Adductor (Machine)39 reps
5Hip Abductor (Machine)39 reps
6Glute Kickback (Machine)39 reps
7Calf Raise (Machine)39 reps
8Leg Curl39 reps
9Abs Crunch (Machine)39 reps
10Torso Rotation39 reps

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Ma's Three Steps is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

Ma's Three Steps 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Ma's Three Steps 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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