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Sun's 12 Wk Hypertrophy for Climbers
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Sun's 12 Wk Hypertrophy for Climbers

Push - Pull - Climb

· Aug 2025
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
The program is designed for hypertrophy with a focus on chest, shoulders and lats, allowing for minimal overlap/stress on climbing muscles such that rest days can be spent bouldering. Key Progression Rules: - Compounds (bench, OHP, incline, deadlift/RDL, leg press, pull-up): Add 2.5–5 kg once you hit top reps in range with prescribed RIR. - Isolations (raises, curls, flys): Increase reps first, then weight (e.g. go 12→15 before bumping load). - Bouldering days: If forearms feel trashed, use straps for rows/pulldowns to protect finger recovery.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Triceps
12.2%
Front Delts
12.1%
Quadriceps
9.9%
Glutes
9.9%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Chest
8.5%
Upper Back
8.2%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Lats
6%
Biceps
4.5%
Abs
4.1%
Lower Back
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Calves
1.7%
Abductors
1.2%
Forearms
0.8%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Weighted)46–8 reps@7–8
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)310–12 reps@7–8
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
4Face Pull312–15 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46–8 reps@7–8
2Overhead Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@7–8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)44–6 reps@7
2Leg Press48–10 reps@7–8
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)38–10 reps@7–8
4Leg Extension312–15 reps@7–8
5Calf Raise (Machine)312–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@7–8
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–8
3Chest Fly (Cable)312–15 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8
5Dip (Weighted)38–10 reps@7–8
6Straight Arm Pulldown212–15 reps@8

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, Sun's 12 Wk Hypertrophy for Climbers 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 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.

Sun's 12 Wk Hypertrophy for Climbers 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.

Sun's 12 Wk Hypertrophy for Climbers 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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