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Heroic as Heracles
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Heroic as Heracles

Joey F.
Joey F.· Sep 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Olympic Weightlifting, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
This program will help you build a physique akin to Heracles, emphasizing strength, hypertrophy, and functional power. This program focuses on compound lifts with accessory work for hypertrophy, aiming to increase strength and muscle mass over time. This workout alternates between strength days and hypertrophy days, maximizing size and functionality. (PPL) - Progressive Overload: Aim to gradually increase weight or reps week-to-week, especially in strength movements. - Rest: Rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute between hypertrophy sets and 2-5 minutes for heavy strength sets. - Core Work: The ab exercises target all parts of the core, including rectus abdominis, obliques, and lower abs, for a balanced physique.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on athletics and olympic weightlifting and women's
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
16.5%
Quadriceps
9.9%
Front Delts
9.6%
Upper Back
8.6%
Triceps
8.1%
Glutes
8%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Chest
6.6%
Lats
6%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Biceps
4.2%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Lower Back
2.4%
Calves
2.4%
Adductors
1.2%
Other
0.9%
Forearms
0.6%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)44 reps80%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)45 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@8
4Dip (Weighted)36–8 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)412–15 reps
Superset
7ALeg Raise (Captain's Chair)410 reps
7BKnee Raise (Captain's Chair)410 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)44 reps80%
2Pull-Up (Weighted)46–8 reps
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)46–8 reps@8
4Shrug (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
5Face Pull412–15 reps
6Russian Twist320 reps
7Abs Crunch (Weighted)412–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)44 reps80%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@8
3Lunge (Barbell)410 reps@6
4Leg Press310 reps@6
5Standing Calf Raise415–20 reps
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)412–15 reps
7Ab Machine410 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)48–10 reps70%
2Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
4Chest Fly (Cable)312–15 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)412–15 reps
Superset
7ALeg Raise (Captain's Chair)410 reps
7BKnee Raise (Captain's Chair)410 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bent Over Row (Barbell)48–10 reps
2Lat Pulldown410–12 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)412 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
5Bicep Curl (Machine)410–12 reps
6Hammer Curl412 reps
7Bicycle Crunch320 reps
8Ab Machine412 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)48–10 reps70%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps
3Sled16 reps
4Leg Extension312–15 reps
5Standing Calf Raise415–20 reps
6Box Jump312 reps
7Hanging Leg Raise312 reps
8Abs Crunch (Weighted)412–15 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Heroic as Heracles is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

Heroic as Heracles 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Heroic as Heracles 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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