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Muscle Monsters over 40s
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Muscle Monsters over 40s

The only 5 exercises you need for muscle growth (men over 40)

Paul B
Paul B· Sep 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
As we age, responsibilities take over, leaving us with far less time to dedicate to training. And that’s why in this video, I want to share the only 5 exercises you need to build a solid, well-rounded physique. Ideally, you want movements that are stable, train the target muscles maximally, and minimize fatigue. That's why I've chosen five exercises based on the foundational movement patterns. These ensure we hit every major muscle group effectively and enhance our functional capabilities to help us not only look like a million bucks, but feel like it too.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
14.3%
Front Delts
14.3%
Glutes
14.3%
Quadriceps
8.9%
Lower Back
8.9%
Chest
8.9%
Middle Delts
8.9%
Lats
7.1%
Triceps
5.4%
Biceps
5.4%
Hamstrings
3.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
2T-Bar Row35–8 reps@8
3Back Extension35–8 reps@8
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
5Upright Row (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
2T-Bar Row35–8 reps@8
3Back Extension35–8 reps@8
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
5Upright Row (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
2T-Bar Row35–8 reps@8
3Back Extension35–8 reps@8
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
5Upright Row (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8

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, Muscle Monsters over 40s 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 50 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.

Muscle Monsters over 40s is structured around 3 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.

Muscle Monsters over 40s 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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