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Blue Heeler

Nick M.
Nick M.· Feb 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
On the main lift, we are going to use plus sets (last set for an amrap) to decide what our weekly jumps are. For every rep over base line, add 1% of your 1 rep max in weight to next week's working sets. For week one, if I hit 20 reps in my amrap set, week two's working percentage would be 55% rather than 50%. Set your max to start as 85% of your true max for any given lift. It's better to start conservatively than crash and burn by week 4. This program will get you huge and strong.

Who it's for

Advanced athletes looking to push past plateaus
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
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
13.4%
Quadriceps
11.4%
Front Delts
11.4%
Glutes
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.4%
Middle Delts
7.7%
Biceps
6.1%
Chest
5.7%
Lower Back
4.9%
Abs
4.5%
Lats
4.1%
Upper Back
4.1%
Forearms
3%
Calves
2%
Adductors
1.8%
Rear Delts
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)215 reps50%
2Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP50%
3Deficit Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps75%
4Leg Extension415 reps@7
5Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)415 reps@7
6Standing Calf Raise415 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)215 reps50%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP50%
3Push Press (Barbell)46 reps75%
4Chest Fly (Cable)415 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)410 reps@7
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)415 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)215 reps50%
2Deadlift (Barbell)1AMRAP50%
3Squat (Paused)46 reps75%
4Hamstring Curl415 reps@7
5Back Extension (Weighted)415 reps@7
6Chest Supported Row (Machine)415 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)215 reps50%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)1AMRAP50%
3Bench Press (Paused)46 reps75%
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)410 reps@7
5French Press415 reps@7
6One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)415 reps@7
7Bicep Curl (Machine)415 reps@7

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Blue Heeler is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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 60 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.

Blue Heeler 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Blue Heeler 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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