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The Thicker
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

The Thicker

Luis S.
Luis S.· Mar 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Minimalist approach to both strength and size, focusing on thickness while in shoulder-recovery mode.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
16%
Hamstrings
15.1%
Quadriceps
13.2%
Upper Back
9.4%
Biceps
8.8%
Lats
7.5%
Calves
5%
Abs
4.7%
Lower Back
4.7%
Chest
3.8%
Adductors
2.8%
Front Delts
2.8%
Abductors
1.9%
Middle Delts
1.9%
Forearms
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)35 reps80%
2Deadlift (Deficit)38–10 reps@8–9
3Belt Squat312–15 reps@8–9
4Leg Extension310–12 reps@9–10
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)415–25 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bent Over Row (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Pec Deck (Machine)38–10 reps@8–9
3Single Arm Row (Cable)312–15 reps@8–9
4Shrug (Trap Bar)310–12 reps@9–10
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)412–15 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Thrust (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Lunge (Barbell)38–10 reps@8–9
3Glute Kickback312–15 reps@8–9
4Hip Abductor (Machine)310–12 reps@9–10
5Seated Calf Raise415–25 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Weighted)35 reps80%
2Cable Crossover38–10 reps@8–9
3Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)312–15 reps@8–9
4One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)315–25 reps@8–9
5Concentration Curl410–12 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)35 reps80%
2Hack Squat38–10 reps@8–9
3Good Morning312–15 reps@8–9
4Lying Leg Curl310–12 reps@9–10
5Hack Squat Calf Raise415–25 reps@9–10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, The Thicker is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

The Thicker 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Thicker 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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