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Deep Water - Beginner
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Deep Water - Beginner

Jon Andersen’s Beginner Deep Water Program.

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wt· Dec 2025
14athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
This is not a beginner-friendly program. Don’t let the low percentages fool you. The program is incredibly intense. This is the first part in a Beginner—>Intermediate—>Advanced progression The largest change throughout the 6 weeks is the prescribed rest period between sets. Rest periods are as follows: Week 1-2: 4min Week 3-4: 3min Week 5-6: 2min Good luck!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
14.4%
Front Delts
12.9%
Triceps
12.4%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Glutes
9.6%
Chest
7.5%
Hamstrings
7.2%
Middle Delts
6%
Lower Back
4.1%
Upper Back
4%
Biceps
3.1%
Adductors
2.4%
Lats
1.8%
Olympic
1.5%
Forearms
1.1%
Rear Delts
0.5%
Cardio
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps54%
2Squat (Barbell)1010 reps54%
3Lunge (Barbell)310 reps54%
Superset
4ABack Extension320 reps
4BSit Up320 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1AMRAP@10
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)410 reps54%
3Clean Pull310 reps54%
Superset
4APlank31 min
4BSit Up320 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)1010 reps54%
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps54%
3Bicep Curl (Barbell)510 reps54%
Superset
4APlank31 min
4BSit Up320 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps54%
2Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps54%
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps54%
4Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@10
5Push Up3AMRAP@10
Superset
6APlank31 min
6BSit Up320 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio (LISS)120 min

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, Deep Water - Beginner 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 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.

Deep Water - Beginner is structured around 5 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.

Deep Water - Beginner 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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