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HORSE NECK & LOBSTER CLAWS: Neck and Forearm (1)
Beginner–IntermediateFree

HORSE NECK & LOBSTER CLAWS: Neck and Forearm (1)

For novice to intermediates in neck and forearm training. High intensity & low volume for minimum fatigue and maximum recovery

Joseph Young
Joseph Young· Nov 2025
22athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
20 min
You are searching for the perfect program. What is going to grow everything equally so you can achieve your aesthetic dreams? This program targets the often neglected neck and forearms so you can get juicy with just 2, 10-20min workouts a week. Week 1: acclimation phase, getting used to training neck + forearms. Week 2-4: HYPERTROPHY get one more rep every session. Week 5: rest and get after it again

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Neck
50%
Forearms
50%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ANeck Extension16–10 reps@7–8
1BNeck Curl16–10 reps@7–8
Superset
2ABarbell Wrist Curl16–10 reps@7–8
2BReverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@7–8
3DB Pronation/Supination16–10 reps@7–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1ANeck Extension16–10 reps@7–8
1BNeck Curl16–10 reps@7–8
Superset
2ABarbell Wrist Curl16–10 reps@7–8
2BReverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@7–8
3DB Pronation/Supination16–10 reps@7–8

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, HORSE NECK & LOBSTER CLAWS: Neck and Forearm (1) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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 20 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.

HORSE NECK & LOBSTER CLAWS: Neck and Forearm (1) is structured around 2 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

HORSE NECK & LOBSTER CLAWS: Neck and Forearm (1) 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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