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Hybrid Mass & Strength: Push/Pull/Legs 5-Day
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Hybrid Mass & Strength: Push/Pull/Legs 5-Day

A 5-day strength and hypertrophy program for intermediate lifters, combining compound lifts with science-based volume to build muscle and maximize strength.

Robert A.
Robert A.· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
This 5-day intermediate program is designed to build lean muscle and increase maximal strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. It combines percentage-based strength training with evidence-based hypertrophy volume, structured across a push/pull/legs split. Each muscle group is trained 2x per week with optimal volume for growth and recovery. Ideal for lifters who want to progress in both size and strength without overhead pressing. The program substitutes vertical pressing with joint-friendly horizontal push and pull movements, making it perfect for those with shoulder limitations. What to Expect: • Compound lifts programmed by percentage (squat, bench, deadlift) • 10–20 sets per muscle group per week based on current hypertrophy research • Push/pull/legs structure with full gym access • No overhead pressing — shoulder-friendly design • Progression and deload built in every 6 weeks Recommended For: Intermediate lifters with 5 days/week to train, looking to build mass and strength while training smart around shoulder issues.

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
Quadriceps
11.4%
Hamstrings
11%
Triceps
9.7%
Abs
9.6%
Chest
9.2%
Glutes
9.1%
Biceps
7.5%
Upper Back
6.7%
Front Delts
5.1%
Lats
5.1%
Calves
4%
Middle Delts
2.4%
Lower Back
2.3%
Adductors
2.3%
Forearms
2.2%
Rear Delts
2.1%
Abductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)48 reps70%
2Leg Press312 reps@8
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
4Seated Hamstring Curl315 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise415 reps@8
6Hanging Leg Raise315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46 reps85%
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Machine)312 reps@8
4V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Cable)315 reps@8
6Plank360 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@8
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Seated Hamstring Curl312 reps@8
5Seated Calf Raise315 reps@8
6Wood Chop315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)310 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)412 reps@8
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Reverse Pec Deck315 reps@8
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
6Hammer Curl212 reps@8
112 reps@6.5
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Paused)33 reps85%
2Bench Press (Paused)33 reps85%
3T-Bar Row310 reps@8
4V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@8
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Decline Crunch115 reps@8
215 reps@8.5
7Farmer's Walk (Weighted)210 reps@9.5

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Hybrid Mass & Strength: Push/Pull/Legs 5-Day is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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 70 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.

Hybrid Mass & Strength: Push/Pull/Legs 5-Day 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Hybrid Mass & Strength: Push/Pull/Legs 5-Day 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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