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Big Dog Training
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Big Dog Training

Flux through a 2-week program that gradually increases weight and decreases reps in reserve, getting you ready to hit your one-rep max with confidence.

Big dog
Big dog· Aug 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
2 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
The purpose of this program is to help you build strength and muscle through a structured 2-week cycle that gradually increases the weight lifted while reducing reps in reserve (RIR). This approach allows you to progressively challenge your muscles, improve your lifting technique, and prepare your body to safely and effectively reach a new one-rep max (1RM) by the end of the cycle. The program also ensures balanced muscle development and joint health by incorporating a variety of exercises, including mobility work and abs, making it comprehensive for both strength and hypertrophy.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.9%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Glutes
9.2%
Chest
9%
Front Delts
8.9%
Triceps
6.6%
Abs
6.6%
Upper Back
6.5%
Middle Delts
6.3%
Biceps
4.8%
Lats
3.8%
Calves
3.8%
Lower Back
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
0.6%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)46 reps@7–8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@7.5
3Leg Press310 reps@7
4Leg Curl312 reps@7
5Seated Calf Raise315–20 reps@10
6Hanging Leg Raise220 reps@10
120 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@7
36 reps@7
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@7.5
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)312 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@10
Superset
6AOne Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)215 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)48 reps@7
2Front Squat (Barbell)410 reps@7
3Leg Extension315 reps@10
4Seated Calf Raise315 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)38 reps@7
2Dip (Weighted)312 reps@8
3Upright Row (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown312 reps@8
5Hammer Curl312 reps@8
6Pull-Up (Weighted)215 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Paused)36 reps@7
2Bench Press (Paused)36 reps@7
3Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps@7
4Chest Fly (Cable)310 reps@8
5One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)315 reps@8
6Cable Crunch315 reps@10

Weeks 2–2 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Big Dog Training is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 2 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 80 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.

Big Dog Training is structured around 5 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 2 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Big Dog Training 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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