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Alex Leonidas Novice Program (AlphaDestiny)
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Alex Leonidas Novice Program (AlphaDestiny)

From the natty legend himself. All info acquired on his website: https://outalpha.com/the-out-alpha-novice-program/

James C.
James C.· May 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This is a novice program designed for first year lifters. If you cannot bench 225×5, squat 315×5, and deadlift 405×5, then you are probably a novice lifter. A simple way to assess your training level is if you can still make linear progress workout to workout. If the answer is yes, then you’re a novice lifter. This means you must build your foundation with a simple program like this. So check your ego at the door, and prepare to make the best gains of your entire life.

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 full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
13.2%
Triceps
12.3%
Glutes
11.1%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Chest
8.8%
Hamstrings
8.2%
Upper Back
7.9%
Front Delts
7%
Lats
7%
Biceps
5.3%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Lower Back
2.9%
Forearms
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Box Squat (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
2Floor Press (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
3Pendlay Row24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
4Tricep Extension (Barbell)26–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@10
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)26–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@10
6Stiff Leg Deadlift16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
7Plank (Weighted)31 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Box Squat (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
2Overhead Press (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
3Trap Bar Deadlift24–6 reps@8
4Bench Press (Close Grip)26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
5Chin-Up (Weighted)23–5 reps@8
13–5 reps@9
6Plank (Weighted)31 min@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Box Squat (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
2Floor Press (Barbell)24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
3Pendlay Row24–6 reps@8
14–6 reps@9
4Tricep Extension (Barbell)26–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@10
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)26–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@10
6Stiff Leg Deadlift16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
7Plank (Weighted)31 min

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Alex Leonidas Novice Program (AlphaDestiny) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 90 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.

Alex Leonidas Novice Program (AlphaDestiny) 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Alex Leonidas Novice Program (AlphaDestiny) 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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