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Over 40 and lifting
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Over 40 and lifting

Parka
Parka· Mar 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Over 40 workout

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12%
Front Delts
12%
Upper Back
9.4%
Chest
8.6%
Hamstrings
8.6%
Biceps
7.7%
Glutes
6.9%
Lats
6.9%
Abs
6%
Quadriceps
5.2%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Lower Back
3.4%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Calves
2.1%
Forearms
1.7%
Abductors
0.9%
Adductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
4Pec Fly (Dumbbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
2Hack Squat112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
3Leg Press115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
115 reps
4Stiff Leg Deadlift110 reps
110 reps
110 reps
110 reps
5Leg Curl112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
6Lunge (Dumbbell)130 reps
130 reps
130 reps
130 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
5Hyperextension1
1
1
1
6Lying Leg Raise1
1
1
1
7Cable Crunch1
1
1
1
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
18 reps
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
3Upright Row (Barbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)120 reps
120 reps
120 reps
120 reps
6Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
112 reps
7Dip (Bodyweight)1
1
1
1

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Over 40 and lifting is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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 90 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.

Over 40 and lifting is structured around 4 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Over 40 and lifting 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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