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Slow recovery
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Slow recovery

· Feb 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is aimed at individuals with slow muscle development, weak muscle recovery, who are natural (non-hormonal users), and have a lot of free time during the day.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.4%
Upper Back
12.9%
Lats
11.1%
Chest
10.8%
Biceps
10%
Front Delts
9.6%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Abs
6.1%
Quadriceps
5.5%
Hamstrings
5.1%
Glutes
2.8%
Rear Delts
2.1%
Forearms
1.2%
Lower Back
0.9%
Adductors
0.7%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
2Leg Extension115 reps@6.5
115 reps@7
115 reps@7.5
3Leg Curl115 reps@6.5
115 reps@7
115 reps@7.5
4Leg Press115 reps@7
112 reps@8
110 reps@8.5
5Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)110 reps@6
110 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
2Bench Press (Barbell)115 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
3Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)120 reps@6
115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
4Cable Crossover115 reps@6.5
115 reps@7
115 reps@7.5
5Push Up220 reps
215 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Single Arm Iso Row115 reps@6
112 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
18 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8.5
3Chin-Up (Assisted)115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)112 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
5Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)115 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
6Seated Row (Cable)120 reps@6
115 reps@6
112 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps@6
112 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
2Monastery Tricep Extension115 reps@6.5
112 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
3Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)115 reps@6
112 reps@7
110 reps@8
120 reps@6
4Dip (Assisted)218 reps
215 reps
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)115 reps@6
112 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
112 reps@8
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)115 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
7Hammer Curl115 reps@6.5
115 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)115 reps@6
112 reps@6.5
118 reps@7.5
2Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)115 reps@7
112 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps@8–9.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)115 reps@7–8
112 reps@8–9
110 reps@8–9
5High Pull110 reps@7
110 reps@7.5
110 reps@8
6Plank21 min
11.3 min
7Sit Up120 reps
118 reps
116 reps
8Decline Crunch118 reps
115 reps
112 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Slow recovery is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

Slow recovery is structured around 5 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Slow recovery 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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