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Take your MEDs (Minimum Effective Dosage)
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Take your MEDs (Minimum Effective Dosage)

J. A.
J. A.· Mar 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Women's, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
This 3 day, fullbody program combines dynamic, functional movements with compound lifts to hit every part of your body while covering all your bases. Workouts start with kettlebell movements to prime your CNS, then progress to traditional powerlifting and bodybuilding components to get those gainz! Workouts end with a healthy dose of conditioning. Perfect program to combine with other training and pairs well with a dedicated conditioning program. Can be done every other day (i.e. Monday/Wednesday/Friday) Rest 60-90 seconds between each set of ballistic movements (kb swings/snatches) Rest 2-3 minutes for powerlifting movements (bench, dead, squat) Rest 60 seconds for all other movements. Feel free to add accessory movements as needed.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
15.4%
Upper Back
13%
Glutes
10.7%
Lats
10.5%
Triceps
8.6%
Middle Delts
6.2%
Hamstrings
5.9%
Chest
5.4%
Front Delts
5.1%
Biceps
4.8%
Lower Back
4.2%
Forearms
2.6%
Abs
2.5%
Olympic
2.3%
Adductors
1.9%
Rear Delts
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Kettlebell Clean & Press53 reps@6.5
2Squat (Barbell)55 reps@8
3Reverse Lunge (Barbell)36–8 reps@7.5
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@7.5
18 reps@8
16 reps@8.5
14 reps@9
5Chin-Up (Weighted)34–6 reps@7.5
6Dip (Weighted)36–8 reps@7.5
7Dumbbell Row110 reps@7.5
18 reps@8
16 reps@8.5
14 reps@9
8Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)115 reps@7.5
120 reps@8.5
9Farmer's Walk (Weighted)41 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Kettlebell Swing38–12 reps@6.5
2Deadlift (Barbell)13–5 reps@6.5
13–5 reps@7
13–5 reps@7.5
13–5 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps@7
16–8 reps@8
110–12 reps@9
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)46–8 reps@9
5Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)18–10 reps@7.5
110–12 reps@8
112–14 reps@8.5
6Lat Pulldown36–8 reps@7.5
7Face Pull140 reps@8
8Leg Extension115 reps@8
112 reps@9
9Goblet Squat150 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Snatch (Kettlebell)43–5 reps@6.5
2Front Squat (Paused)13–5 reps@6.5
13–5 reps@7
13–5 reps@7.5
13–5 reps@8
13–5 reps@8.5
3Pendlay Row13–5 reps@7
13–5 reps@7.5
13–5 reps@8
13–5 reps@8.5
13–5 reps@9
4Dip (Bodyweight)150 reps@9
5Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)112 reps@7
110 reps@8
18 reps@9
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)110 reps@7.5
115 reps@8
120 reps@9
7Incline Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
110 reps@8
18 reps@9
8Step-Up (Weighted)150 reps@9

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, Take your MEDs (Minimum Effective Dosage) 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 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.

Take your MEDs (Minimum Effective Dosage) 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Take your MEDs (Minimum Effective Dosage) 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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