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Meat and Potatoes
IntermediateFree

Meat and Potatoes

Taptap
Taptap· Apr 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
This 5-day workout split is designed to target major muscle groups throughout the week, promoting balanced muscle development, strength gains, and improved body composition.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.5%
Front Delts
9.6%
Upper Back
7.7%
Biceps
7.7%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Chest
6.7%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Glutes
6.7%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Lats
5.8%
Abs
5.8%
Rear Delts
4.8%
Calves
3.8%
Forearms
3.8%
Abductors
2.9%
Lower Back
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
3Face Pull310–12 reps
4Pullover (Machine)310–12 reps
5Rear Delt Fly (Machine)310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps
2Leg Press38–12 reps
3Leg Extension38–12 reps
4Leg Curl38–12 reps
5Seated Calf Raise310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
2Lu Raise310–15 reps
3Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Lateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps
5V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps
Superset
6ABicep Curl (EZ Bar)310–12 reps
6BFrench Press310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hip Abductor (Machine)38–12 reps
2Calf Raise (Machine)310–15 reps
3Leg Extension38–12 reps
4Hip Thrust (Machine)38–12 reps
Superset
5AAbs Crunch (Weighted)310–15 reps
5BSide Bend (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)36–8 reps
2Chest Press (Machine)38–10 reps
3Chest Fly (Machine)310–12 reps
4Hammer Curl (Cable)310–15 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Meat and Potatoes is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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 80 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.

Meat and Potatoes is structured around 5 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Meat and Potatoes 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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