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The V-Taper Strength Hybrid
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The V-Taper Strength Hybrid

Build the Frame. Tighten the Waist. Keep the Strength.

evytheodoruas
evytheodoruas· Feb 2026
5athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
A strength-anchored, aesthetic-focused PPL designed to expand your upper frame while maintaining real performance. This routine prioritizes side and rear delts, lat width, upper chest fullness, and arm development to create a powerful V-taper without sacrificing compound strength. Using double progression on all major lifts, the program drives steady, sustainable overload while managing fatigue and joint stress. Core training emphasizes anti-extension and deep abdominal control to maintain a tight waist and strong brace for heavy lifts. The goal isn’t just to get bigger — it’s to build visible structure: wider shoulders, thicker arms, fuller chest, tighter midsection. This is a long-term physique phase built to grow intelligently, not recklessly.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Abs
9.7%
Front Delts
9.5%
Triceps
9.5%
Upper Back
9.1%
Hamstrings
8.2%
Middle Delts
8%
Biceps
7.3%
Glutes
6.9%
Rear Delts
6.5%
Lats
6%
Quadriceps
5.6%
Chest
5.2%
Calves
3%
Lower Back
2.8%
Forearms
2.2%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Lateral Raise (Machine)415–20 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)412–15 reps
6Face Pull215–20 reps
7Ab Wheel38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Dip (Weighted)34–6 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415–20 reps
4Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–12 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Chin-Up (Weighted)35–8 reps
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)36–8 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
5One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)320–25 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)36–10 reps
7Cable Crunch312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Hip Thrust (Machine)35–8 reps
3Lying Leg Curl310–12 reps
4Standing Calf Raise310–12 reps
5Plank320–40 sec
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)48–12 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)48–12 reps
3Reverse Pec Deck412–20 reps
Superset
4AOne Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)320–25 reps
4BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
Superset
5AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
5BPallof Press (Weighted)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Front Squat (Barbell)46–10 reps
2Hip Thrust (Machine)38–12 reps
Superset
3ALeg Curl312–15 reps
3BLeg Extension312–15 reps
Superset
4ASeated Calf Raise412–15 reps
4BDecline Crunch (Weighted)38–12 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, The V-Taper Strength Hybrid is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

The V-Taper Strength Hybrid 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The V-Taper Strength Hybrid 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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