The Wayjacked Machine
Science-backed muscle-building for new lifters—train smart, grow strong, get big!
Overview
The Wayjacked Machine is a scientifically-backed program designed by Geoffrey Verity Schofield for new lifters aiming to build serious muscle while training smart. This 4-day upper/lower split strikes the perfect balance between intensity, volume, and recovery, ensuring that you progress efficiently without burning out. Each workout combines heavy compound lifts to build strength and isolation movements to target those stubborn muscle groups, all while keeping it fun and dynamic.
The program emphasizes going hard on your sets (with 0 RIR on most lifts) while keeping things manageable by limiting extra volume—yes, even if you’re tempted to throw in every Instagram-worthy exercise you’ve seen. Rest assured, you’ll still have room to sneak in that favorite curl or lateral raise variation if you absolutely must (just don’t tell Geoff).
Whether you're chasing the dream of filling out your t-shirts or building a solid foundation for your lifting journey, this program is your ticket to the "Wayjacked" lifestyle. Stick to it, eat enough, and sleep like a champion. Results are waiting for those who commit.
Coach Notes:
If you REALLY want to, you can add ONE movement per day as long as it’s not too taxing (like a deadlift or a squat or some other very heavy taxing compound movment). For example, if you really like leg extensions, toss a set or two on the leg day, or if you saw a new triceps variation you like, you can toss that in for a couple of sets on the arm day after the other work. You’re going to do this anyway if you’re starting out, consuming a lot of fitness content, so I might as well sign off on it, JUST DON’T OVERDO IT! Taking everything to 0 RIR, with the exception of barbell bench, RDLs, high bar squats and leg press. In that case, keeping a rep in the tank is OK if you’re not really sure if you’ll get the next rep. If you fail the occasional rep on other movements, that’s fine. Look to add weight over time, whenever you are bumping up against the top of the rep range. This can be for one or both sets, whatever weight is challenging and gets you in the right rep range.
Resist the urge to do more; if you are eating enough, sleeping enough, training hard enough with reasonable form you’ll be able to progress very well on this! Can do some cardio on the days off, or on the upper days at the end if you prefer to consolidate. Low or high intensity intervals are both OK, if the latter be careful doing them on the day before a lower body workout as that can impact performance, especially if it’s running/sprinting.
Who it's for
Reviews
With one of his huge arms, GVS single handedly pulled me out of novice purgatory with this program. I found a consistency which had eluded me before as I find the short, intense workouts more interesting, and less daunting on days where motivation was low. The programming is solid and the only thing missing is perhaps neck, forearms and calves, which are pretty easy to tack on if you really care (I don't). Highly recommend to any novice trainee.
Great program
I had gotten a meniscus surgery right before starting this program, so I modified the leg days but saw a good amount of growth on the upper body. My lats grew a lot. I will be restarting this program again with no modifications to the leg days.
It’s killer and fun.
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 2 | Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 1 | AMRAP | ||
| 3 | Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 4 | Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 1 | AMRAP | ||
| 5 | Incline Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–10 reps |
| 6 | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 2 | 8–10 reps |
| 7 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–10 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 1 | 4–6 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 2 | Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | ||
| 3 | Leg Press | 2 | 8–12 reps |
| 4 | Walking Lunge (Dumbbell) | 1 | 20–30 reps |
| 5 | Hanging Leg Raise | 2 | 10–15 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 2 | Lat Pulldown | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 1 | AMRAP | ||
| 3 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 4 | Seated Row (Cable) | 1 | 6–8 reps |
| 1 | 8–10 reps | ||
| 1 | AMRAP | ||
| 5 | Bicep Curl (Cable) | 2 | 8–10 reps |
| 6 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 2 | 8–10 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Paused) | 2 | 6–8 reps |
| 2 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 1 | 8–10 reps |
| 1 | 10–15 reps | ||
| 1 | AMRAP | ||
| 3 | Back Extension (Weighted) | 2 | 8–12 reps |
| 4 | Preacher Curl (EZ Bar) | 2 | 8–12 reps |
| 5 | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 2 | 8–12 reps |
| 6 | Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 1 | 8–12 reps |
Weeks 2–12 are in the app
Purchase the full program inside the Boostcamp app to unlock all weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes.
The coach
Perhaps it's my background as a teacher, but I've always enjoyed helping people. That combined with my passion for fitness, health, nutrition, anatomy, exercise, physiology, lifting weights and a fascination for how to get optimal results makes me a coaching machine.
My obsession is making you the best you can be.
Common questions
The Wayjacked Machine is a paid program available inside the Boostcamp app. You can browse the full week 1 schedule here for free, then purchase inside the app to unlock all 12 weeks with auto-progression and coaching notes included.
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. If you're missing something, the Boostcamp app includes substitution suggestions inside each workout.
Each session typically takes around 60 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. As you get familiar with the program, sessions tend to move faster.
The Wayjacked Machine is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. Consistent rest is as important as the training itself. Skipping rest days can stall your progress. The 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. Many athletes choose to repeat the program after finishing, either at a higher starting weight or with a different variation.
The Wayjacked Machine is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name or find it on the coach's profile. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.
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