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Basic Program
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Basic Program

3 day per week

Lawrence R.
Lawrence R.· Jan 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Basic 3 day per week upper lower split program

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
14.8%
Lats
11.1%
Triceps
11.1%
Biceps
9.3%
Abs
9.3%
Front Delts
7.4%
Quadriceps
7.4%
Hamstrings
7.4%
Glutes
7.4%
Chest
3.7%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Forearms
1.9%
Abductors
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Adductors
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Row (Cable)310–12 reps70%
2Chest Press (Machine)310–12 reps70%
3Lat Pulldown310–12 reps70%
Superset
4ATricep Pushdown (Cable)310–12 reps70%
4BBicep Curl (Cable)310–12 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AAbs Crunch (Bodyweight)310–12 reps@7
1BPlank30.5–0.75 min@7
1CRowing 31–2 min@7
2Leg Press310–12 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Face Pull310–12 reps70%
2Lat Pulldown310–12 reps70%
3Shoulder Press (Machine)310–12 reps70%
4Goblet Squat310–12 reps70%

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, Basic Program 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 40 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.

Basic Program 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Basic Program 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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