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CalfZilla's 12 week program
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CalfZilla's 12 week program

“Maximum Retention. Maximum Definition.”

Klay C.
Klay C.· Sep 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Program Overview & Purpose This Program is designed to transform an advanced bodybuilder’s physique during a calorie deficit. The goal is not just to lose weight, but to maximize muscle retention, strip away body fat, and peak conditioning for a hard, full, and stage-ready look. Primary Objectives:- Muscle Retention: Heavy compound lifts maintain strength and mass while dieting.- Fat Loss & Conditioning: Strategic cardio and training volume maximize calorie burn and fat loss.- Symmetry & Aesthetics: Balanced split ensures full-body coverage with extra focus on shoulders, arms, and back for stage presence.- Metabolic Support: Carb timing and refeeds keep metabolism active and prevent plateaus.- Stage Hardness: Posing practice and conditioning sharpen detail and presentation. This program is built for bodybuilders cutting down to reveal muscle definition, vascularity, and symmetry while maintaining size and fullness.

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
10.8%
Triceps
10.5%
Hamstrings
9.9%
Glutes
8.8%
Upper Back
8.8%
Quadriceps
7.4%
Lats
6.9%
Chest
6.7%
Biceps
5.7%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Abs
4.3%
Lower Back
4%
Calves
3.4%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Forearms
2.4%
Adductors
1.1%
Cardio
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)520 reps
4Shoulder Press (Machine)312 reps
5Chest Fly (Cable)415 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)415 reps
7Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)315 reps
8Battle Ropes110 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)410 reps
3Barbell Row410 reps
4T-Bar Row412 reps
5Face Pull520 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)415 reps
7Incline Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps
8Treadmill115 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)48 reps
2Hack Squat412 reps
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)412 reps
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps
5Lying Leg Curl415 reps
6Standing Calf Raise520 reps
7Seated Calf Raise320 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
Superset
2ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)515 reps
2BFront Raise515 reps
2CRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)515 reps
3Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)415 reps
4Hammer Curl (Cable)315 reps
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)412 reps
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps
7Arnold Press315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
3Wide Grip Lat Pulldown412 reps
4Barbell Row412 reps
5Cable Low Row315 reps
6Pullover (Dumbbell)315 reps
7Pec Deck (Machine)420 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)410 reps
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)412 reps
4Good Morning312 reps
5Hamstring Curl415 reps
6Calf Raise (Bodyweight)520 reps
7Stair Climber115 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, CalfZilla's 12 week program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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.

CalfZilla's 12 week program is structured around 6 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

CalfZilla's 12 week program 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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