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MODERN GOLDEN ERA
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

MODERN GOLDEN ERA

Hypertrophy training program for intermediate and advance lifters to achieve a natural golden era body naturally

Alex  M.
Alex M.· Apr 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
60 min
Personal program people can follow along. Using personal experience from my 8 years of training experience. The program is inspired by Geoffrey variety Schofields current program but far less volume as well as with the goal of achieving a golden era physique.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Biceps
18.9%
Triceps
17.4%
Chest
8.1%
Front Delts
8.1%
Hamstrings
6.8%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Quadriceps
6.4%
Upper Back
5.9%
Lats
5.9%
Abs
4.2%
Forearms
3.4%
Glutes
2.5%
Rear Delts
2.1%
Calves
2.1%
Abductors
0.8%
Lower Back
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)25–10 reps
2Barbell Row24–8 reps
3Lateral Raise (Cable)25–10 reps
4Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)44–8 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)46–10 reps
Superset
6ADip (Bodyweight)2AMRAP
6BWide Grip Pull-Up2AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)23–8 reps
2Hamstring Curl24–8 reps
3Cable Crunch26–12 reps
4Leg Extension16–12 reps
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)16–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Dip (Weighted)23–5 reps
2Pull-Up (Weighted)25–10 reps
3Lateral Raise (Cable)25–10 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps
5JM Press23–7 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)23–8 reps
2Hamstring Curl24–8 reps
3Cable Crunch26–12 reps
4Leg Extension16–12 reps
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)16–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)44–8 reps
2JM Press23–8 reps
3Lu Raise26–12 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)46–12 reps
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)45–10 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, MODERN GOLDEN ERA is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a dumbbell only. 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 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.

MODERN GOLDEN ERA 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

MODERN GOLDEN ERA 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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