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Blood of the Thunder God
IntermediateFree

Blood of the Thunder God

The only hypertrophy protocol endorsed by Odin's ravens.

Tom K.
Tom K.· Oct 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
In a world… where mortals skip leg day… …and protein shakes are mixed with tears of regret… One man dares to rise above mediocrity. One lifter… One hammer… One destiny forged in the molten fury of hypertrophy itself. From the ancient halls of Asgard’s squat rack comes… Blóð af Þrumuguði — The Blood of the Thunder God. Witness 9½ weeks of thunder, torment, and triceps. Witness delts so broad they block the sun. Witness abs so defined they whisper your macros in Old Norse. This winter… Iron will scream. Veins will surface. And Odin’s ravens will nod approvingly from their perch upon the lat pulldown machine. Blóð af Þrumuguði The only hypertrophy protocol endorsed by Odin’s ravens.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
11.7%
Quadriceps
10.4%
Glutes
9.7%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Abs
8.6%
Triceps
8.4%
Front Delts
8.4%
Biceps
8.1%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Lats
5.2%
Chest
3.7%
Lower Back
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Forearms
2.3%
Calves
2.1%
Adductors
1%
Cardio
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)45–7 reps@8
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
3Leg Extension315 reps@9
4Standing Calf Raise420 reps@9
5Cardio (Zone 2)110–15 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)45–7 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@9
4BUpright Row (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9
6Hanging Leg Raise315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Cardio (Zone 2)120–30 min
2Lat Pulldown310–12 reps@8
3Face Pull315–20 reps@9
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315–20 reps@9
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9
Superset
6AHanging Knee Raise115–20 reps
6BPlank11 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)43–6 reps@8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)310–12 reps@8
4Kettlebell Swing320 reps@9
5Plank31 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)4AMRAP@9
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
3Face Pull315–20 reps@9
Superset
4ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
4BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
5Rear Delt Swings320–35 reps@8
6Shrug (Dumbbell)215 reps@9

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, Blood of the Thunder God 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 garage 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.

Blood of the Thunder God 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Blood of the Thunder God 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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