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Elversen A.R.C. protocol/ strength program

Strength program for upper intermediate to advanced athletes

Elvir C.
Elvir C.· Sep 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
The A.R.C. Protocol (Autoregulated Raw Conditioning) ​I. The Guiding Principles ​This is a complete system for building long-term, sustainable strength. It operates on several key principles that you must understand and respect. ​The 90% Training Max (TM): All percentages in this program are based on 90% of your true one-rep max (1RM). This is not conservative; it's intelligent. It ensures perfect reps, manages fatigue, and is the key to consistent progress. ​Autoregulation with RPE: On the final set of your primary lift each week, you will perform as many reps as possible (AMRAP). This set is your feedback mechanism. It allows you to push hard when you feel strong and pull back when you're recovering.

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
12.4%
Quadriceps
12.4%
Hamstrings
11.4%
Glutes
10.3%
Lats
9.4%
Front Delts
6.3%
Abs
6.2%
Rear Delts
5.6%
Triceps
5.6%
Chest
4.2%
Lower Back
4%
Middle Delts
4%
Biceps
3.9%
Forearms
2.2%
Adductors
1.5%
Calves
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Band Pull Apart320 reps@6
2Face Pull320 reps@6
3Bench Press (Barbell)15+ reps@7
15+ reps@8
10+ reps@9
10+ reps
4Pull-Up (Weighted)55 reps@7.5–8.5
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
6Kroc Row115–20 reps@7–8
7Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)1100 reps@7.5–8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AGoblet Squat210 reps@6–7
1BHands on Hips Countermovement Jump210 reps@6.5
2Squat (Barbell)15–5 reps70%
15–5 reps80%
11–5 reps90%
3Good Morning38–10 reps@6.5
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@7–8
5Farmer's Walk (Weighted)33–30 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Band Pull Apart30.3 min@6.5–7
2Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
13 reps90%
3Pull-Up (Weighted)5AMRAP95%
4Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
5Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)410 reps@7.5
6Bicep Curl (Cable)1100 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AKettlebell Swing315 reps@8
1BBird Dog315 reps@8
2Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps70%
15 reps80%
15 reps90%
3Front Squat (Barbell)35 reps@7
4Lying Leg Curl412–15 reps@8.5
5Ab Wheel4AMRAP@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, Elversen A.R.C. protocol/ strength program 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 garage 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.

Elversen A.R.C. protocol/ strength program is structured around 4 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.

Elversen A.R.C. protocol/ strength program 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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