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Orcish Path
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Orcish Path

A stretched variation of Basement Bodybuilding with less exercises per session and 2 leg days.

Eric W.
Eric W.· Apr 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
I wrote this program to run during a slow cut, to retain and even gain strength while in a caloric deficit. All days are designed to run at or under 60 minutes. An actual 60 minutes, with enough rest to hit your top sets hard and even a little for the inevitable situation of waiting for equipment to free up. Behind The Neck Press is a massive 'bang for your buck' movement and an important part of getting excellent stimulus in a brief amount of time in the gym. Work in to this range of motion gradually if it is new to you. You can run the set OHP and do a behind the neck warm up and back off set.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Front Delts
13%
Upper Back
12.3%
Triceps
11.6%
Chest
9.4%
Biceps
9.4%
Lats
8.7%
Hamstrings
7.2%
Middle Delts
6.5%
Forearms
4.3%
Glutes
4.3%
Quadriceps
4.3%
Calves
2.9%
Lower Back
2.2%
Abs
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Smith Machine)26–7 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)26–7 reps
3Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)16–8 reps
18–10 reps
4Pec Deck (Machine)27–10 reps
5Bicep Curl (Cable)27–10 reps
6Standing Calf Raise211–13 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Single-Leg Leg Curl28–12 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)17–9 reps
18–12 reps
3Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)18–10 reps
19–12 reps
4Hack Squat26–8 reps
5Kelso Shrug212–15 reps
6Lu Raise210–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)25–8 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)16–8 reps
18–12 reps
3Pullover (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
4Flexion Row210–12 reps
5Hammer Curl (Cable)16–8 reps
18–10 reps
6Bicep Curl (Cable)29–12 reps
7Wrist Curls18–12 reps
115–18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pec Fly (Dumbbell)210–12 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)29–12 reps
3Dip (Bodyweight)2AMRAP
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–10 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)26–8 reps
6Standing Calf Raise211–13 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lu Raise210–12 reps
2Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)28–10 reps
3T-Bar Row15–6 reps
18–10 reps
4Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)210–12 reps
5Single-Leg Leg Curl28–12 reps
6Hack Squat26–8 reps

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, Orcish Path 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 50 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.

Orcish Path 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Orcish Path 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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