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Cut & Forge Phase I
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Cut & Forge Phase I

Troy J.
Troy J.· Nov 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Phase I of two phase program Cut & Forge. The first 10 weeks are meant to do while you are in a calorie deficit. The intent is to have lower volume and intensity while maintaining near one rep max on big three while you get leaner. Phase II will ramp you up toward your one rep max and potentially exceed it. This program is designed to help you: - Lose 10–15 pounds of fat in 10 weeks - Maintain 90–100 percent of your strength during the cut - Rebuild strength, muscle, and athleticism in 10 weeks - Prioritize the big three lifts: - Squat - Deadlift - Bench Press - Finishers each workout to increase cardio and endurance with low cns stress - Avoid CNS burnout and manage recovery effectively

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
10.8%
Chest
10.1%
Front Delts
9.8%
Glutes
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Lats
8.4%
Quadriceps
8.2%
Triceps
7.9%
Biceps
7.4%
Abs
6.7%
Lower Back
3.6%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Other
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
Middle Delts
1.6%
Adductors
0.6%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Box Jump33 reps
2Squat (Low Bar)33 reps80%
3Stiff Leg Deadlift36 reps@7
4Leg Extension312 reps@8
5Leg Curl312 reps@8
6Pallof Press312 reps
7Walking Lunge18 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)33 reps75%
2Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)38 reps@9
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6One Arm Bent Over Row38 reps@8
Superset
7AWeighted Dips38 reps@8
7BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
8Troy Complex110 reps@9
9Pec Deck (Machine)150 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
140yd Sled Push44 reps@9
2Hack Squat410 reps@8
3Back Extension (Weighted)312 reps@8
4Hip Thrust (Machine)410 reps@8
5Hanging Toes To Bar310 reps@9
610 Min Cardio Row 1:111 rep
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps@9
2Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
3Seated Row (Cable)410 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)310 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@9
6Shrug (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
Superset
7ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)312 reps@8
7BBench Press (Close Grip)312 reps@8
8Troy Complex115 reps@10

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Cut & Forge Phase I is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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 70 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.

Cut & Forge Phase I is structured around 4 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Cut & Forge Phase I 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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