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KHALID IBN AL-WALID (R): The Sword of God
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KHALID IBN AL-WALID (R): The Sword of God

Sandman
Sandman· Jul 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
4x/week training regimen for lifters seeking exceptional strength and substantial muscle mass. Khalid ibn al-Walid (R), the undefeated commander of the Rashidun Army (200+ battles/skirmishes) was an absolutely legendary companion of the Prophet ‎ﷺ and one of the greatest generals in human history. From Khalid ibn al-Walid (R): Becoming the Sword of Allah | The Firsts by Omar Suleiman's description of Khalid bin al-Walid (R): "He was huge physically. Alright? So the description of Khalid ibn al-Waleed (R) is that he looked like the twin of Umar ibn al-Khattab (R). That's everything you need to know. Physically, in stature, extremely tall and extremely muscular. They said that there was not, you know, a pinch on Khalid (R)'s body. It was all muscle, literally made of muscle, extremely handsome, extremely poetic, and someone who is going to grow up loving war, loving the arts of war, loving the arts of battle. So him and Umar (R) are cousins. They're basically known as the two strongest youth of Mecca." This program emphasizes the core heavy compound barbell movements to develop a strong strength foundation while also incorporating hypertrophy work to add size for a well-rounded physique. You may supplement the 4 lifting days with your choice of cardio on the "rest" days. Additionally, this program has been strategically written so that lifters are able to fulfill the sunnah of fasting on Mondays and Thursday: Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah ‎ﷺ said, “The deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday. Thus, I love for my deeds to be presented while I am fasting.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 747 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani Therefore, lifting days will be Tuesday (Upper 1), Wednesday (Full Body 1), Friday (Upper 2), and Saturday (Full Body 2). May all of our fasts be accepted and our sins be expiated. Ensure your protein intake is between 0.7g to 1g per lb of body weight, but be sure not to eat excessively; historical descriptions of Khalid ibn al-Walid (R) depict him as both muscular and lean. Additionally, Al-Miqdam ibn Ma’dikarib reported: The Messenger of Allah ‎ﷺ said, “The son of Adam cannot fill a vessel worse than his stomach, as it is enough for him to take a few bites to straighten his back. If he cannot do it, then he may fill it with a third of his food, a third of his drink, and a third of his breath.” Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2380 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Tirmidhiwat Ensure you train with high intensity, otherwise you'll just be spinning your wheels in the gym and wasting your time. “Wasting time is worse than death, because death separates you from this world whereas wasting time separates you from Allah” ― Imam Ibn al-Qayyim

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Upper Back
11.5%
Triceps
10.7%
Front Delts
9.2%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Glutes
6.9%
Abs
6.9%
Chest
6.1%
Lats
6.1%
Neck
6.1%
Quadriceps
6.1%
Hamstrings
6.1%
Biceps
4.6%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Calves
3.1%
Adductors
2.3%
Abductors
2.3%
Lower Back
1.5%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)36–10 reps
1BSeated Row (Cable)310–15 reps
1CNeck Curl310–15 reps
Superset
2ASeated Overhead Press (Barbell)36–10 reps
2BPull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)310–15 reps
2CNeck Extension310–15 reps
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
3BHammer Curl38–12 reps
3COverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASquat (Barbell)36–8 reps
1BFace Pull315–20 reps
Superset
2ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–10 reps
2BSeated Calf Raise320–25 reps
2CPec Deck (Machine)310–15 reps
Superset
3AShrug (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
3BDecline Crunch (Weighted)315–20 reps
3CTricep Extension (Machine)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
1BSeated Row (Cable)38–12 reps
1CLeg Raise (Captain's Chair)315–20 reps
Superset
2ASeated Overhead Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
2BLat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–12 reps
2CNeck Curl310–15 reps
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
3BBicep Curl (Machine)310–15 reps
3CTricep Pushdown (Cable)315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASeated Calf Raise320–25 reps
1BDeadlift (Barbell)36–8 reps
1CNeck Extension310–15 reps
Superset
2ALeg Press (45 Degrees)36–8 reps
2BFace Pull310–15 reps
2CPec Deck (Machine)310–15 reps
Superset
3ACable Crunch315–20 reps
3BHip Abductor (Machine)310–15 reps
3CHip Adductor (Machine)310–15 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, KHALID IBN AL-WALID (R): The Sword of God 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.

KHALID IBN AL-WALID (R): The Sword of God 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.

KHALID IBN AL-WALID (R): The Sword of God 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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