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PHUL - Hypertrophy Focus
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PHUL - Hypertrophy Focus

Tushar
Tushar· Jul 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
A 4 day program to follow once you've got at least a few months of experience in gym. This is a good progression after PPL for building strength alongside hypertrophy. Differences from original PHUL - - switched upper/lower days, to give your best for the compound lifts on leg days(deadlift & squat) right after rest. - switched front squat and back squats, so as to not mix squat and deadlift. Deadlifts will be done in lower strength day and squat in the lower hypertrophy day(lower reps though to emphasize on strength). - changed triceps exercise and include two different exercises on each day focusing on the lateral and long head. - Included abs workout - Included Face pulls for overall shoulder health, this ensures external rotation Other recommendations - - Split, Monday(Day1), Tuesday(Day2), Wednesday(Rest), Thursday(Day3), Friday(Day 4), Sat, Sunday(Rest) - Every 4 weeks, skip the arm on Thursday and do 1000-rep arm workout on Friday - https://t-nation.com/t/the-1000-rep-arm-workout/284666 - You can superset face pull with other exercises or include in warm up routine - Do pull-ups/chin-ups/push-ups in warmup routine - Feel free to include cardio at the end or on the rest days - Progressive overload - increase reps or weight without breaking form. Start with high weight - Go to failures in last set in Hypertrophy. End with lengthened partials. - The main driver for hypertrophy is going to be tension, slow down in the eccentric to maximize gains. - Don't forget to do warmup sets for heavy loads.

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
Upper Back
11.4%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Quadriceps
10.1%
Triceps
9.7%
Front Delts
8.5%
Glutes
8%
Abs
6.5%
Chest
6.5%
Lats
6.5%
Biceps
5.5%
Middle Delts
4.3%
Calves
3.6%
Rear Delts
3%
Lower Back
1.8%
Adductors
1.6%
Forearms
1.2%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)43–5 reps@9
2Front Squat (Barbell)45–6 reps@9
3Leg Press410–15 reps@9
4Leg Curl36–10 reps@9
5Seated Calf Raise46–10 reps@9
Superset
6AFace Pull315–20 reps@9
6BCable Crunch312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)43–5 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@9
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)43–5 reps@9
4Lat Pulldown36–10 reps@9
5Overhead Press (Barbell)45–8 reps@9
Superset
6ABicep Curl (Barbell)36–10 reps@9
6BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)36–10 reps@9
7Face Pull315–20 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)43–6 reps@9
2Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
Superset
3ALeg Extension310–15 reps@9
3BLeg Curl310–15 reps@9
4Standing Calf Raise48–12 reps@9
Superset
5AFace Pull315–20 reps@9
5BCable Crunch312–15 reps@9
6Plank (Weighted)21–3 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)48–12 reps@9
1BSeated Row (Cable)48–12 reps@9
Superset
2AChest Fly (Machine)38–12 reps@9
2BChest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@9
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@9
5Hammer Curl210–15 reps@9
6Tricep Kickback38–12 reps@9

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, PHUL - Hypertrophy Focus 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 90 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.

PHUL - Hypertrophy Focus 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.

PHUL - Hypertrophy Focus 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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