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The Daily Grind
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

The Daily Grind

This split is ideal for lean muscle building, and I guarantee that if you train your sets hard, you’ll hit muiltiple PR’s a week and see excellente results!

John C.
John C.· Jan 2025
27athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
To look big shirtless, build in-human muscle, and boost confidence by 300%. This program focuses a lot on your abs, so if you don’t have abs at the start, you’ll have shredded abs by the end, a huge chest, wide shoulders, small legs (just joking), massive arms, and 3 steps closer to your dream aesthetic 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 full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
17.6%
Quadriceps
9.8%
Triceps
9.1%
Chest
8.5%
Biceps
8.5%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Front Delts
5.9%
Glutes
5.9%
Lats
5.5%
Upper Back
4.9%
Calves
4.9%
Forearms
4.6%
Middle Delts
3.3%
Adductors
2.3%
Rear Delts
2%
Abductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wrist Curls2AMRAP
2Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
3Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)2AMRAP
4Hammer Curl20 reps
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)20 reps
6Concentration Curl20 reps
7Overhead Press (Barbell)2AMRAP
8Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
9Rear Delt Fly (Cable)2AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown2AMRAP
2Seated Row (Cable)2AMRAP
3Standing Pullover (Cable)2AMRAP
4Pull-Up (Band)2AMRAP
5Dip (Weighted)2AMRAP
6V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2AMRAP
7Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)30 reps
2Squat (Smith Machine)30 reps
3Seated Hamstring Curl30 reps
4Standing Calf Raise3AMRAP
5Seated Calf Raise30 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press2AMRAP
2Lunge (Barbell)2AMRAP
3Leg Extension2AMRAP
4Cable Crunch2AMRAP
5Bicycle Crunch2AMRAP
6Lying Leg Raise2AMRAP
7Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
8Plank2AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
2Bench Press (Barbell)2AMRAP
3Chest Fly (Cable)2AMRAP
4Push Up2AMRAP
5Cable Crunch2AMRAP
6Bicycle Crunch2AMRAP
7Lying Leg Raise2AMRAP
8Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2AMRAP
9Plank2AMRAP

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, The Daily Grind 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 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.

The Daily Grind 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Daily Grind 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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