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Ruthless Strength Cycle
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Ruthless Strength Cycle

Unleash your inner powerhouse in just 6 weeks—transform your strength and redefine your limits with the Ruthless Strength Cycle.

Becsei Botond
Becsei Botond· Dec 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
**Ruthless Strength Cycle** is a dynamic 6-week program designed for lifters ready to elevate their game. Comprising 30 sessions, each lasting around 90 minutes, this cycle emphasizes powerlifting and powerbuilding techniques to maximize strength and muscle growth. You’ll tackle key lifts like the bench press, deadlift, and squat, alongside accessory work tailored to enhance your overall performance. With a structured approach, this program is perfect for intermediates looking to push their limits and achieve serious gains. You will need a deload week after the block, which is -25% from your top sets. Get ready to transform your strength and physique!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.3%
Front Delts
12.4%
Chest
11.2%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Quadriceps
9.3%
Glutes
9.3%
Abs
8.4%
Adductors
5.3%
Lats
4.4%
Biceps
4%
Upper Back
3.7%
Middle Delts
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Forearms
1.4%
Calves
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps74%
2Squat (Low Bar)35 reps74%
3Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)212 reps@9
4Dip (Weighted)26 reps@9
5Cable Crunch112 reps@9
212 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep90%
33 reps85%
2Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)36 reps70%
3Pull-Up (Weighted)16 reps@9
16 reps@10
110 reps@10
4T-Bar Row26 reps@10
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)27 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@8
18 reps@9.5
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
112 reps@9
3Reverse Pec Deck28 reps@9
4Preacher Curl (Machine)27 reps@9.5
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)27 reps@9.5
6Cable Crunch112 reps@9
212 reps@9.5
7Lying Leg Curl212 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Paused)37 reps65%
2Larsen Press (Barbell)37 reps65%
3Pullover (Machine)28 reps@10
4Tricep Extension (Cable)18 reps@8
18 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)11 rep88%
23 reps80%
2Bench Press (Barbell)34 reps80%
3Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)11 rep88%
23 reps80%
4Hip Adductor (Machine)112 reps@10
5Straight Leg Calf Raise27 reps@10

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Ruthless Strength Cycle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 90 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.

Ruthless Strength Cycle 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Ruthless Strength Cycle 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.

Get started

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