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Hey so after opening the post I’m starting I really started!
Hey everyone,
I recently started the GZCLP program at my gym. Today was my Deadlift day, which was the lift I was most nervous about because I knew my technique needed work because I’ve never done this before.
I asked one of the gym trainers for help with form. He started explaining the movement to me (pushing the hips back, driving with the glutes/hips rather than pulling with the lower back). So far, so good.
Then he asked me about the program I was running and why I’m doing deadlift as starter. I explained that it’s GZCLP, a popular linear progression program for beginners known for solid, proven results. He immediately looked skeptical and asked why a beginner like me is even doing deadlifts in the first place. (I’m not from The states so idk if gzclp is popular in my country) anyway….
When I mentioned the progression scheme—starting at 5x3+, switching to 6x2, 10x1, etc., when hitting a wall—he raised an eyebrow and asked why I’d follow something like this. I explained it's designed to build both strength and hypertrophy efficiently.
At that point, he just said "well, good luck with that," made a comment about not understanding trainers/creators who put out programs without personally coaching people on form (even though there's endless info online, nothing beats practicing in person), and walked off.
It felt pretty clear he was trying to push me away from this program.
Has anyone else run into gym trainers dismissing or raising an eyebrow at GZCLP? Is this just typical commercial gym trainer behavior?
Because I’m new so idk a lot of info so when a BuLk trainer comes to me and says you need to XYZ idk if I should believe
So far I like the gzclp program I’m on my first week yet and surprising myself with the weights I’m doing and I’m really happy!

Hey everyone,
I'm a 30-year-old beginner male (170cm / 54kg) who just joined a gym. My main goal is to build strength, gain body mass, and build visible muscle.
I’ve only been to the gym 3 times so far using Fitbod's free trial, which just ended. While Fitbod was convenient because it told me exactly what to do and what weight to use, I don't want to pay for a subscription yet. Plus, I didn't like how it generated a completely different workout every time with around 9 exercises per session.
After doing some research I found boostcamp app with GZCLP programme. It seems way more structured, quality, and serious, which is why I’m looking at it on Boostcamp.
However, as a skinny beginner with not much strength yet, I have a few concerns:
Am I ready for GZCLP as a complete beginner? Since I'm starting out pretty light, I'm worried about jumping straight into free-weight compound lifts (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, OHP). For most of these, I might only be able to lift the empty 20kg bar (or even less). Is GZCLP still suitable for someone at my starting point?
Form & Intimidation: I'm not 100% confident in my technique yet for these major compound lifts, and free weights can be a bit intimidating compared to machines.
Workout Volume: Looking at the routine, it's basically 3 main exercises per session (T1, T2, T3). Coming from Fitbod's 9 exercises, this feels like very low volume. Is doing just 3 exercises really enough to grow, or does it feel short once you're actually doing it?
I’m attaching my current GZCLP routine setup below. Would love to hear your thoughts, advice for a skinny 30yo beginner starting with just the bar, and whether this is the right path.
Thanks in advance!
English is not my native language so I used Gemini to help me with grammar :)

My GZCLP Schedule (Exact App Setup):
Day 1
Squat (T1): 4 sets x 3 reps @ 17kg (85%) + 1 AMRAP set x 3+ reps @ 17kg (85%) 
Bench Press (T2): 3 sets x 10 reps @ 70% 
Lat Pulldown (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Squat Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Bench Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Day 2
Overhead Press (T1): 4 sets x 3 reps @ 13kg (85%) + 1 AMRAP set x 3+ reps @ 13kg (85%) 
Deadlift (T2): 3 sets x 10 reps @ 70% 
Bent Over Row (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Shoulder Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Lower Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Day 3
Bench Press (T1): 4 sets x 3 reps @ 17kg (85%) + 1 AMRAP set x 3+ reps @ 17kg (85%) 
Squat (T2): 3 sets x 10 reps @ 70% 
Lat Pulldown (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Bench Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Squat Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Day 4
Deadlift (T1): 4 sets x 3 reps @ 17kg (85%) + 1 AMRAP set x 3+ reps @ 17kg (85%) 
Overhead Press (T2): 3 sets x 10 reps @ 70% 
Bent Over Row (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Lower Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps 
Optional Shoulder Exercise (T3): 2 sets x 15 reps + 1 AMRAP set x 15+ reps

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