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The Buccaneer
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

The Buccaneer

Justin R
Justin R· Jan 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This is a periodized bodybuilding routine structured around an Upper-Lower split, designed to maximize strength, hypertrophy, and metabolic conditioning. The program progresses through three distinct phases, each focusing on a specific training adaptation. Split: Upper-Lower (4 days per week) Day 1: Upper Body Day 2: Lower Body Day 3: Rest or Active Recovery Day 4: Upper Body Day 5: Lower Body Day 6: Rest or Active Recovery Day 7: Rest or Optional Mobility Work Warm up each session with dynamic mobility drill and a ramp-up set for each compound lift. Rest times are based on your ability to recover after each set, but generally rest times should be the following: Phase I: 2-3 minutes Phase II: 1-2 minutes Phase III: 30 seconds

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
12.2%
Quadriceps
10.1%
Upper Back
9.5%
Glutes
9.2%
Triceps
8.6%
Lats
8.2%
Front Delts
8.1%
Chest
7.3%
Abs
7.1%
Biceps
6%
Lower Back
3.3%
Middle Delts
3%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Calves
2.2%
Forearms
1.1%
Adductors
1%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)43–6 reps
2Good Morning43–6 reps
3Leg Extension36–8 reps
4Leg Curl36–8 reps
5Standing Calf Raise (Machine)48–12 reps
6Decline Sit Up (Weighted)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)43–6 reps
2Pull-Up (Weighted)43–6 reps
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
4Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
5Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
7Skull Crusher (Barbell)36–8 reps
8Bicep Curl (Barbell)36–8 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press43–6 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)43–6 reps
3Leg Extension36–8 reps
4Leg Curl36–8 reps
5Seated Calf Raise48–12 reps
6Cable Crunch38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)43–6 reps
2Barbell Row43–6 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
4Chin-Up (Weighted)36–8 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
6Face Pull36–8 reps
7Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension36–8 reps
8Alternating Dumbbell Curl36–8 reps

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, The Buccaneer 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 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 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.

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

The Buccaneer 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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