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Push - Pull - X - Legs - X - Repeat
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Push - Pull - X - Legs - X - Repeat

Built to Break Plateaus.

Michael Sims
Michael Sims· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
Unleash Your Next Level of Growth This intermediate program is engineered for one thing: maximum muscle hypertrophy. Built on a 5-day Push-Pull-Legs cycle — Push • Pull • Rest • Legs • Rest • Repeat — this isn’t your average “weekly split.” The rotating 5-day structure keeps your body guessing and growth consistent. The golden rule? Every set goes beyond failure — except for the big three (squat, bench, deadlift), which are pushed to technical failure only. No ego, just execution. If you’re ready to break plateaus and pack on serious size, this is the program. Train hard. Recover harder. Grow nonstop.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
12.4%
Lats
8.9%
Triceps
8.4%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Quadriceps
7.3%
Front Delts
7.1%
Middle Delts
6.8%
Biceps
5.9%
Lower Back
5.9%
Glutes
5.9%
Forearms
5.5%
Chest
4.8%
Other
4.6%
Rear Delts
3.9%
Calves
2.3%
Abs
1.6%
Adductors
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)26–10 reps@10
2Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@10
3Skull Crusher (Barbell)18–12 reps@10
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)110–15 reps@10
5Chest Expander120+ reps@10
6Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@10
7Burpee120 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Bodyweight)28–15 reps@10
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)28–12 reps@10
3Bicep Curl (Barbell)16–10 reps@10
4Shrug (Barbell)18–12 reps@10
5Wrist Curls18–12 reps@10
6Burpee120 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)26–10 reps@10
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–10 reps@10
3Leg Extension (Banded)18–12 reps@10
4Hamstring Curl18–12 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise18–12 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, Push - Pull - X - Legs - X - Repeat 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 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.

Push - Pull - X - Legs - X - Repeat 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Push - Pull - X - Legs - X - Repeat 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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