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Bodybuilding Arc
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Bodybuilding Arc

Got burnt out with powerlifting so giving this a go.

Michael G.
Michael G.· Jan 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
Hypertrophy program with extra emphasis on arms, and shoulders, with intensity that should be fun if you enjoy training till failure like I do. Make sure to progressive overload where possible as the weeks go on. CNS will get extra fried if external factors are sloppy so make sure diet and sleep are dialed in. Take rest days after days 2 and 4.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
10.4%
Middle Delts
9.4%
Biceps
8.9%
Front Delts
8.8%
Upper Back
8.4%
Chest
6.2%
Lats
6.2%
Rear Delts
6.2%
Hamstrings
6%
Glutes
6%
Quadriceps
6%
Calves
4.4%
Lower Back
3.6%
Adductors
3.4%
Forearms
3.1%
Abductors
1.8%
Abs
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stiff Leg Deadlift210 reps@9
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)28 reps@9
3Back Extension210 reps@9
4Leg Extension28 reps@10
5Hip Adductor (Machine)210 reps@9
6Standing Calf Raise310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)15 reps@9
18 reps@9
2Shoulder Press (Machine)28 reps@10
3Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)28 reps@10
4Chest Fly (Cable)210 reps@10
5Tricep Extension (Cable)210 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Cable)210 reps@10
7Rear Delt Fly (Cable)210 reps@10
8T-Bar Row26 reps@10
9Lat Pulldown28 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Barbell Shoulder Press38 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps@10
3Skull Crusher (Barbell)28 reps@9
4Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)210 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@10
7Face Away Cable Curl210 reps@10
8Wrist Curls210 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Dip (Weighted)14 reps@9
16 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)28 reps@10
3Pull-Up (Weighted)16 reps@10
110 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)210 reps@10
5Standing Pullover (Cable)210 reps@10
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)28 reps@9
7Lateral Raise (Cable)28 reps@10
8Reverse Pec Deck210 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat10 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)210 reps@9
3Leg Extension28 reps@10
4Seated Hamstring Curl28 reps@9
5Hip Adductor (Machine)212 reps@9
6Hip Abductor (Machine)212 reps@9
7Calf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bodybuilding Arc is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 120 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.

Bodybuilding Arc 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bodybuilding Arc 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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