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Testin the waters
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Testin the waters

Purely for hypotrophy 

James F.
James F.· Apr 2026
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
1 week
Days / week
6 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
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Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
10.6%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Glutes
9.1%
Front Delts
8.5%
Triceps
8.3%
Biceps
7.6%
Chest
7.6%
Lats
6.1%
Upper Back
5.7%
Abs
4.5%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Forearms
4.2%
Rear Delts
4%
Adductors
2.7%
Abductors
2.7%
Calves
2.3%
Lower Back
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Underhand Lat Pulldown38–10 reps@10
2Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)38–10 reps@10
3Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@10
4Preacher hammer curl28–10 reps@10
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)38–10 reps@10
6Spider Curl2AMRAP@10
7Pullover (Machine)28–10 reps@10
8Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Underhand Lat Pulldown38–10 reps@10
2Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)38–10 reps@10
3Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@10
4Preacher hammer curl28–10 reps@10
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)38–10 reps@10
6Spider Curl2AMRAP@10
7Pullover (Machine)28–10 reps@10
8Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Standing Calf Raise38–10 reps@10
2Leg Extension38–10 reps@10
3Leg Curl38–10 reps@10
4Deadlift (Barbell)12 reps@10
5Squat (Barbell)36–10 reps@10
6Leg Press38–10 reps@10
7Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–10 reps@10
8Belt Squat26–8 reps@10
9Hip Adductor (Machine)28–10 reps@10
10Hip Abductor (Machine)28–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Standing Calf Raise38–10 reps@10
2Leg Extension38–10 reps@10
3Lying Leg Curl38–10 reps@10
4Deadlift (Barbell)12 reps@10
5Squat (Barbell)36–10 reps@10
6Leg Press38–10 reps@10
7Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–10 reps@10
8Belt Squat26–8 reps@10
9Hip Adductor (Machine)28–10 reps@10
10Hip Abductor (Machine)28–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Fly (Machine)38–10 reps@10
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Smith Machine)36–10 reps@10
2BSkull Crusher (Barbell)28–10 reps@10
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@10
16–8 reps@10
15–7 reps@10
14–6 reps@10
4One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)2AMRAP@10
5V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–10 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
7Russian Twist2AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Fly (Machine)38–10 reps@10
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Smith Machine)36–10 reps@10
2BSkull Crusher (Barbell)28–10 reps@10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@10
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@10
5Dip (Weighted)2AMRAP@10
6One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)2AMRAP@10
7Russian Twist2AMRAP@10

Common questions

Yes, Testin the waters is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 1 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.

Testin the waters is structured around 6 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 1 week. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Testin the waters 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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