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Powerbuild the Bull
IntermediateFree

Powerbuild the Bull

Taylor H.
Taylor H.· Jan 2024
510athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Simultaneously build strength and work capacity in the big 4 compound lifts, while keeping up with your bodybuilding aspirations. This program marries the general structure of Alexander Bromleys Bullmastiff, with a pyramid/AMRAP structure for the primary daily lift. All credit goes to Bromleys book “Base Strength”, I would highly recommend a read through. When you’re finished with this bad boy, you’ll be lucky to even have a pair of boxers that still fit your massive frame.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12%
Chest
9.7%
Triceps
9.7%
Glutes
9.5%
Front Delts
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Middle Delts
7.5%
Upper Back
6.9%
Abs
6.8%
Lats
6.7%
Biceps
6.7%
Lower Back
3.4%
Adductors
1.3%
Forearms
0.7%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)110 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps75%
14 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP70%
3Stiff Leg Deadlift312 reps@6–8
4Leg Extension215 reps@8–9
5Hamstring Curl215 reps@8–9
6Lat Pulldown215 reps@6–7
7Hanging Leg Raise215 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps75%
14 reps80%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP70%
3Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)312 reps@6–8
4JM Press215 reps@6–8
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)215 reps@6–8
6Dumbbell Row215 reps@6–8
7Chest Fly (Cable)215 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)110 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps75%
14 reps80%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP70%
3Wide Stance Squat310 reps@6–8
4Leg Extension215 reps@8–9
5Hamstring Curl215 reps@8–9
6Lat Pulldown215 reps@6–7
7Hanging Leg Raise215 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)110 reps60%
18 reps70%
16 reps75%
14 reps80%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP70%
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps@6–8
4JM Press215 reps@6–8
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)215 reps@6–8
6Dumbbell Row215 reps@6–8
7One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)215 reps@8–9

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Powerbuild the Bull is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 weeks are fully unlocked.

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.

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.

Powerbuild the Bull is structured around 4 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Powerbuild the Bull 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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