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Especially Deadly - Train Like Absolute Batman
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Especially Deadly - Train Like Absolute Batman

Modified version of Paris Demers “Red Hood” program. Build a muscular and explosively athletic body with only 4 time-efficient workouts a week.

Joseph Young
Joseph Young· Jan 2025
37athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
I love the Red Hood program but noticed some small tweaks that would make it better. In this program, we will be using PHA (Peripheral Heart Action) training. PHA training involves alternating between upper and lower body exercises with minimal rest in between. Your rest intervals should be short, but long enough to ensure that cardiovascular fatigue doesn't limit your ability to push your muscles close to failure. This technique not only saves time but also keeps your heart rate elevated, providing a cardiovascular benefit while you strength train. Here's how to do it: 1. Perform one set of your first movement 2. Rest as little as possible 3. Perform on set of your second movement 4. Rest as little as possible Repeat this process until you've completed all your sets. When there are three exercises in a group, the process is the same but with one extra movement added in. You will alternate between the three exercises with minimal rest in between each, ensuring that you maximize both time efficiency and cardiovascular benefits. Important note about rep speed- For all the movements in this program, perform the concentric portion (the phase when the active muscles are shortening) explosively, with the intent of moving the weight quickly. This approach maximizes muscle motor unit recruitment, leading to faster rates of strength development. The eccentric portion of each movement (the phase when the active muscles are lengthening) is crucial for building muscle. During this phase, focus on controlling the weight at a slow tempo, taking about 2-3 seconds for each eccentric phase, and aim to get a good stretch in the active muscles. Complete the following warm-up before every workout: 5 Minutes moderate intensity cardio Hamstring Sweeps x30 World's Greatest Stretch x10/side Downward Dog To Plank x10

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
13.9%
Quadriceps
11.3%
Hamstrings
10.5%
Glutes
10.2%
Triceps
9.5%
Front Delts
9.3%
Lats
6.4%
Upper Back
6.4%
Chest
6%
Biceps
5%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Lower Back
2.5%
Forearms
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Adductors
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Side Lateral Raise210 reps@9
2Single Leg Hip Thrust210 reps@9
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
4Front Squat (Barbell)510 reps50%
5Lying Leg Raise510 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210 reps@9
2Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)15 reps85%
3Barbell Wrist Curl310 reps70%
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)310 reps70%
5Incline Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps65%
15 reps75%
15 reps85%
6Overhead Press (Barbell)510 reps50%
7Chin-Up (Assisted)510 reps70%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Light Jog120–45 min@6

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Especially Deadly - Train Like Absolute Batman is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 50 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.

Especially Deadly - Train Like Absolute Batman is structured around 3 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Especially Deadly - Train Like Absolute Batman 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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