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PHAT - Candy V3
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

PHAT - Candy V3

PHAT-style routine that emphasizes glutes, shoulders, and arms with smarter, cleaner volume.

Justin M.
Justin M.· Feb 2026
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
I ran the original PHAT program for about 1.5 years and made great overall progress, but my shoulders, arms, and glutes lagged behind. To target those areas more directly, I created Candy Version 1 and ran it for 12 weeks. It worked, but the volume was high and led to arm and elbow irritation. Candy Version 2 keeps the PHAT framework but cuts redundant movements, tightens rep ranges, and focuses on high-quality hypertrophy work. The goal is simple: prioritize glutes and shoulders, grow arms without joint pain, and keep workouts efficient. Candy version 3 will just hit arms a little more and sub in a couple different exercises. PHAT-style routine that emphasizes glutes, shoulders, and arms with smarter, cleaner volume.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on athletics and women's
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
12.4%
Front Delts
12.1%
Biceps
10%
Middle Delts
9.7%
Upper Back
7.6%
Glutes
6.9%
Chest
6.2%
Lats
5.7%
Abs
5.7%
Hamstrings
5.5%
Rear Delts
4.3%
Calves
3.8%
Quadriceps
3.8%
Forearms
3.6%
Lower Back
2.1%
Adductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@7
2Pull-Up (Weighted)16–8 reps
16–8 reps
16–8 reps
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–10 reps
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)18–10 reps
18–10 reps
18–10 reps
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–10 reps
8Dip (Weighted)28–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press (Unilateral)36–8 reps
2Hip Thrust (Machine)18–10 reps
18–10 reps
18–10 reps
3Leg Curl210–12 reps
4Glute Kickback212–15 reps
5Standing Calf Raise310–12 reps
6Seated Calf Raise212–15 reps
7Ab Wheel312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
2Lat Pulldown310–12 reps
3Reverse Pec Deck110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
18–12 reps
5Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)38–12 reps
6Chest Supported Lateral Raise112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
8Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
2Hip Thrust (Machine)310–12 reps
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
4Leg Extension212–15 reps
5Glute Kickback212–15 reps
6Seated Calf Raise112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
7Ab Wheel38–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
3Chest Fly (Machine)212–15 reps
4Lateral Raise (Cable)112–20 reps
112–20 reps
112–20 reps
Superset
5AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
5BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
6Bicep Curl (Cable)315–20 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–12 reps
8Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–15 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, PHAT - Candy V3 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.

PHAT - Candy V3 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PHAT - Candy V3 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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