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Over 40 and lifting
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Over 40 and lifting

Parka
Parka· Mar 2026
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)48 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)412 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)412 reps
4Pec Fly (Dumbbell)312 reps
112 reps
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)415 reps
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)415 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise512 reps
2Hack Squat412 reps
3Leg Press415 reps
4Stiff Leg Deadlift410 reps
5Leg Curl412 reps
6Lunge (Dumbbell)430 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)48 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)412 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)412 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)412 reps
5Hyperextension4
6Lying Leg Raise4
7Cable Crunch4
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)48 reps
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)412 reps
3Upright Row (Barbell)412 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)420 reps
6Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)412 reps
7Dip (Bodyweight)4

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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