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Joe Swanson 3 Day Split
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Joe Swanson 3 Day Split

Seated, Loaded, Shredded

Jordan E.
Jordan E.· Aug 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
The Joe Swanson Lifting Program is designed to help individuals build maximum upper-body strength and hypertrophy using wheelchair-safe, machine-only exercises. The program focuses on chest, shoulders, arms, back, and core development through a combination of heavy compound presses, pulling movements, and high-volume pump work, ensuring safe, effective, and progressive training for all ability levels.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Chest
19.1%
Biceps
16.6%
Triceps
13.4%
Front Delts
13.4%
Lats
12.2%
Upper Back
9%
Rear Delts
6.4%
Abs
4.8%
Middle Delts
3.2%
Forearms
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)312 reps@7
2Shoulder Press (Machine)312 reps@7
3Pec Deck (Machine)312 reps@7
4Lat Pulldown312 reps@7
5Seated Row (Machine)312 reps@7
6Bicep Curl (Machine)312 reps@7
7Abs Crunch (Machine)3AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown312 reps@7
2Pulldown (Chin Up Grip)312 reps@7
3Bicep Curl (Machine)312 reps@7
4Chest Press (Machine)312 reps@7
5Pec Deck (Machine)312 reps@7
6Tricep Extension (Machine)312 reps@7
7Abs Crunch (Machine)3AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)410 reps@7.5
2Pec Deck (Machine)410 reps@7.5
3Reverse Pec Deck410 reps@7.5
4Bicep Curl (Machine)410 reps@7.5
5Tricep Extension (Machine)410 reps@7.5

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Joe Swanson 3 Day Split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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.

Joe Swanson 3 Day Split 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Joe Swanson 3 Day Split 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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