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Old School Bodybuilding
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Old School Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding focused on basic core compounds being hammered alongside isolations to provide the perfect hypertrophy program for those at home.

Ethan W.
Ethan W.· Aug 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
This is a basic program designed to use the basic to create a strong base.

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 who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.5%
Quadriceps
12.9%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Chest
9.2%
Biceps
8.9%
Glutes
7.8%
Upper Back
7.5%
Lats
7.1%
Front Delts
4.7%
Calves
4.3%
Middle Delts
3.9%
Lower Back
3.5%
Abs
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Forearms
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps@10
2Preacher Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps@10
3Underhand Lat Pulldown28–12 reps@10
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@10
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@10
6Dip (Weighted)28–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Extension38–12 reps@10
2Sissy Squat38–12 reps@10
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
4Stiff Leg Deadlift38–12 reps@10
5Hamstring Curl38–12 reps@10
6Standing Calf Raise38–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@10
3Dip (Weighted)38–12 reps@10
4Bench Press (Close Grip)28–12 reps@10
5Lying Side Lateral Raise38–12 reps@10
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Lying Pullover (Cable)38–12 reps@10
2Dumbbell Row28–12 reps@10
3Lat Pulldown28–12 reps@10
4T-Bar Row38–12 reps@10
5Reverse Pec Deck38–12 reps@10
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Extension38–12 reps@10
2Sissy Squat38–12 reps@10
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
4Stiff Leg Deadlift38–12 reps@10
5Hamstring Curl38–12 reps@10
6Standing Calf Raise38–12 reps@10

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Old School Bodybuilding is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 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.

Old School Bodybuilding 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Old School Bodybuilding 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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