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Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz
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Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz

Unlock your potential in 12 weeks: Build strength and muscle from the ground up with powerbuilding in your garage gym. Start your journey today!

Neel B.
Neel B.· Feb 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
**Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz** is a dynamic 12-week powerbuilding program designed specifically for beginners looking to build strength and muscle. With 24 training days packed into this plan, you'll focus on foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses, utilizing essential equipment found in a garage gym. Each session is structured to maximize your gains while ensuring proper form and technique, making it perfect for those just starting their fitness journey. Get ready to transform your physique and boost your confidence with every rep!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.1%
Glutes
13.1%
Hamstrings
13.1%
Front Delts
11.2%
Triceps
11.2%
Abs
6.5%
Adductors
5.6%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Chest
5.6%
Lats
5.6%
Upper Back
5.6%
Biceps
2.8%
Lower Back
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)35 reps@8
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)35 reps@8
3Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)35 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35 reps@8
3Lat Pulldown35 reps@8

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, Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz 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 garage 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.

Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz is structured around 2 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.

Starting Strength - Newbie Gainz 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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