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Shy Girl Gets Fit
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Shy Girl Gets Fit

Cal
Cal· Jan 2024
1,255athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
30 min
I wrote this program for my girlfriend who said she really wanted to start lifting weights, but she could only train 3 days per week, 30mins at a time, in an apartment gym with only dumbbells. With these limitations in place, this program is the perfect beginner workout program for gym newbies, particularly women, who have limited equipment or simply feel more comfortable in the corner of the gym with only two pairs of dumbbells at a time. Each day features 2 lower body movements supersetted with 2 upper body movements, and is finished with some core/abs work. You’ll build good strength and start the journey to getting fit and toned while also learning fundamental movement patterns that the gym rats train rigorously… meaning this program will be a great launchpad if you catch the fitness bug and want to grow and improve beyond this program alone! Try to do a couple more reps or slightly more weight each time you repeat a workout and pair this with a high protein, nutrient dense diet. Then you’ll be well on your way to your goals!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
14.1%
Glutes
13.6%
Quadriceps
10.5%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Front Delts
9.1%
Triceps
7.2%
Chest
6.4%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Upper Back
5.6%
Biceps
4.7%
Lats
4.7%
Lower Back
3.6%
Adductors
2.3%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
1BBulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
3Plank3—
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AGoblet Squat310–12 reps
1BBent Over Row (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
2AHip Thrust (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2BPush Up38–12 reps
3Lying Leg Raise310–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AWalking Lunge38–10 reps
1BHammer Curl310–12 reps
Superset
2AGlute Bridge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
2BSeated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
3Abs Crunch (Weighted)310–20 reps

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, Shy Girl Gets Fit 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 dumbbell only. 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 30 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.

Shy Girl Gets Fit 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Shy Girl Gets Fit 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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