Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) Reviews
by Dr. Eric Helms
Novice Bodybuilding Program (by Eric Helms) has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 82 Boostcamp lifters. 88% rated it 4 or 5 stars. Read how it went for them below, then start the program in the Boostcamp app.
This program is not only effective, but also fun. With this program I am able to progress every week, so the motivation is kept. Try it out if you've got little-to-no experience on gym and you'll work it through
I started Eric Helms’ Novice Bodybuilding Program when I was just getting into weight training, and I’m really happy with the results. The program is well structured, follows a logical progression, and the 4-day split does a great job of training every major muscle group while allowing enough time for recovery. What I liked most is that it’s based on evidence and the principles from The Muscle & Strength Pyramid: Training, so every part of the program feels intentional rather than random. It’s also very easy to follow and focuses on what really matters: consistency and gradual progress. By the end of the program, I had gained strength, built muscle, and felt much more confident in the gym. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, science-based beginner bodybuilding program.
Excelent training program! Efective and fast
this program works well for novice / beginners but sometimes i change exercises based on the busyness at the gym or if it needs to be modified for that day.
Good program for starters
Great program highly recommend
Calling this beginner is absolute horse shit. I've come back from a period of reduced training and was looking for something beginner level to ease back into it. So it throws 3x5 squats and deadlifts at 82.5% of my max. I even reduced my training max by about 20%. Still couldn't hit it. I am not weak and I have been able to handle high volume prior to my reduced training, but this is far too much to call beginner level. Left me feeling worse than when I started. Thanks for nothing.
I dont care for heavy squats and deadlifts on the same day so I moved those around. Also had to modify equipment as stations were or were not available at the time. This was a good program besides. Volume when necessary but not a ton that it gets boring and over done. Comming back from a knee injury so I made some great gains throughput recovery
Lack of women exercise or bodybuilding, Crosstraining or cross fit exercise functional exercise need to be added , Mobility exercise , AMRAP 
Great