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Yates Style HIT modified
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Yates Style HIT modified

One Set to Absolute Failure

Stephen
Stephen· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Bodybuilding, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Stop wasting time and start forcing growth. This routine is designed for those who want maximum results in minimum time by trading volume for raw intensity. By pushing every working set to absolute muscular failure, you trigger the body’s adaptive response for significant hypertrophy and strength gains—all while spending less than an hour in the gym. The Schedule This program follows a high-intensity frequency that prioritizes recovery as much as the lifting itself. Day 1: Workout Day 2: Workout Day 3: Rest Day 4: Workout Day 5: Workout Day 6: Rest Day 7: Rest Repeat. Why It Works Maximum Intensity: You aren't "exercising"; you are training. By focusing on 1–2 all-out working sets per exercise, you tax the central nervous system and muscle fibers more effectively than endless "junk volume." Optimized Recovery: Muscle doesn't grow in the gym; it grows while you sleep. The strategic rest days ensure you return to the rack fully recovered and ready to beat your previous week's numbers. Time Efficient: Get in, destroy the target muscle group, and get out. This is the perfect approach for those who value their time but refuse to compromise on their physique. The HIT Philosophy "If you feel like you can do another set, you didn't do the first one right." To succeed over the next 12 weeks, your goal is simple: Progressive Overload. Track every lift, every rep, and every pound. If you aren't moving more weight or performing more reps than last week, you aren't growing.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Triceps
12%
Front Delts
11.2%
Upper Back
9.2%
Chest
8.8%
Abs
8%
Biceps
8%
Hamstrings
8%
Quadriceps
7.2%
Lats
6.4%
Glutes
6%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Lower Back
2.4%
Forearms
2.4%
Calves
2.4%
Abductors
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)110 reps
16 reps
3Arnold Inclined Bench Shoulder Raise112 reps
18 reps
4Shrug (Barbell)110 reps
16 reps
5Dip (Weighted)112 reps
110 reps
16 reps
6Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)110 reps
16 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)16 reps
8Decline Crunch (Weighted)110 reps
16 reps
9Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)110 reps
10Russian Twist (Dumbbell)120 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)112 reps
110 reps
16 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)110 reps
16 reps
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)110 reps
16 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)16 reps
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)18 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)18 reps
7Back Extension (Weighted)18 reps
8Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)112 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
2Chest Press (Machine)110 reps
16 reps
3Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)110 reps
18 reps
4Standing Cross Body Dumbbell Fly110 reps
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps
16 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)110 reps
16 reps
7Spider Curl110 reps
16 reps
8Decline Crunch (Weighted)110 reps
16 reps
9Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)110 reps
10Russian Twist (Dumbbell)120 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Extension115 reps
112 reps
110 reps
2Leg Press112 reps
112 reps
110 reps
3Hack Squat112 reps
18 reps
4Leg Curl18 reps
18 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift110 reps
6Single-Leg Leg Curl110 reps
7Calf Raise (Machine)110 reps
110 reps
8Seated Calf Raise110 reps

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, Yates Style HIT modified 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 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.

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

Yates Style HIT modified 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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