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Become the Bear
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Become the Bear

Thomas
Thomas· Oct 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
4 upper body days with some bench press variations, 2 lower body days, including forearm/trap exercises

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.9%
Front Delts
13.2%
Chest
12.6%
Upper Back
10.5%
Biceps
7.6%
Lats
7.2%
Abs
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.1%
Forearms
4.7%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Quadriceps
2.7%
Glutes
2.7%
Hamstrings
2.7%
Calves
2.7%
Adductors
2.7%
Lower Back
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)45–8 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)45–8 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–15 reps@8
4Low Row35–8 reps@8
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–15 reps@8
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–15 reps@8
7Lateral Raise (Cable)38–15 reps@8
8Plank30.5 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat35–8 reps@8
2Standing Calf Raise35–8 reps@8
3Wrist Curls35–8 reps@8
4Seated Leg curl38–15 reps@8
5Hip Adductor (Machine)310–15 reps@8
6Zottman Curl35–8 reps@8
7Shrug (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)45–8 reps@8
2Hammer Curl38–15 reps@8
3Wide Grip Lat Pulldown45–8 reps@8
4Low Row35–8 reps@8
5Chest Press (Machine)38–15 reps@8
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–15 reps@8
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–15 reps@8
8Plank30.5 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)45–8 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)45–8 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–15 reps@8
4Low Row35–8 reps@8
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–15 reps@8
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–15 reps@8
7Lateral Raise (Cable)38–15 reps@8
8Plank30.5 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat35–8 reps@8
2Standing Calf Raise35–8 reps@8
3Wrist Curls35–8 reps@8
4Seated Leg curl38–15 reps@8
5Hip Adductor (Machine)310–15 reps@8
6Zottman Curl35–8 reps@8
7Shrug (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)45–8 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)45–8 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–15 reps@8
4Low Row35–8 reps@8
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–15 reps@8
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–15 reps@8
7Lateral Raise (Cable)38–15 reps@8
8Plank30.5 min@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Become the Bear is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 80 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.

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

Become the Bear 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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