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Ultimate Hypertrophy Programs: Bridge

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Natural Hypertrophy's 4x per week program for novice lifters advancing to intermediates

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Boostcamp is proud to partner with Natural Hypertrophy to bring this free program to Boostcamp.

The bridge program is ideal for novice lifters looking to transition to the intermediate stage. If you are newer to lifting, it is strongly recommended you start with the Ultimate Hypertrophy Program: Novice.

You'll be training 4 days per week, instead of 3 days per week. The extra day is to add upper body work. There are accessories movements added throughout the week to increase your work capacity and volume.

Recommended workout days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Read the full program guide below.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Days Per Week
    4 days
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
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Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
-
1B
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
2A
Dip (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
2B
Dumbbell Row
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
3C
Sit Up
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Hammer Curl
3
6-12 reps
-
2A
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
4-8 reps
-
2B
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3A
Split Squat (Barbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3B
Fly Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
3C
Neck Curl
3
15-20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
1B
Seated Calf Raise
3
15-20 reps
-
2A
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
-
2B
Seated Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3A
Upright Row (Barbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
3B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
AMRAP
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
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Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1A
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6-10 reps
-
1B
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2A
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2B
Skull Crusher
4
8-12 reps
-
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING(38 ratings)
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4.19 / 5
Juan CastroAge 37, Man
21 days ago
5 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
Excelent program. Some days are easier than others which helps a lot mentally.
Owen M.Age 24, Man
23 days ago
3 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
Best part of NH's programs is that they TEACH you how to program. They're easy to understand, and I tend to treat them as templates rather than hard and fast programs. Thank you frenchie!!

Boostcamp is proud to partner with Natural Hypertrophy to bring this free program in our app format. To learn more about natural bodybuilding training and find more free programs, check out Natural Hypertrophy's YouTube channel.

The Bridge Program is designed to transition users from a novice workout routine to an intermediate one. Here's what it entails:

  • Frequency: You'll be training four times a week, introducing a dedicated upper body day and incorporating arm isolation exercises throughout.

  • Volume Increase: Sets will increment from three to four, translating to an extra 21 sets a week. However, this increase only applies to the first half of the week, ensuring you don’t burn out.

  • Rep Range Adjustments: As the sets increase, rep ranges need modifications to ensure compatibility.

  • Objective: The main goal of this program is to build your work capacity, meaning you should be able to do more work more often without compromising on intensity.

  • Consistency: Mondays and Wednesdays maintain a similar split to what you might be familiar with, but now with the option of three or four sets.

  • New Additions on Friday: Emphasis is added on the upper back with the introduction of machine rows and incline rows. This is due to the realization of the upper back's appetite for volume.

  • Saturday - Upper Day: This day comprises of four exercises - incline press/ring push-ups, dumbbell pullovers/machine pullovers, dumbbell preacher curls/Bi-asian curls, and skull crushers/French press.

  • Rest Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

When should you move on from the Bridge Program? When you consistently feel energetic after your workouts and find yourself needing four sets per body part daily to feel the growth, it's a sign to transition to the intermediate program.