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The Chestinator
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

The Chestinator

6 day split hypertrophy program that emphasizes the push, for intermediate and advanced lifters.

Trevor N.
Trevor N.· Aug 2024
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
A six day hybrid upper lower split with an emphasis on the chest, shoulders and triceps. Muscle groups get hit at least twice a week, with a bro arm / accessory day. Workouts are an hour long and require dumbbells, a barbell, somewhere to do pull ups and dips, and a lat pull down / row cable machine. Access to an EZ curl bar, rings, safety squat bar, trap bar, loadable weight vest, and a belt squat machine will be optimal but not mandatory. Three, four-week mesocycles make up the training block. Each mesocycle starts off with reps in reserve, and by the fourth week maxes out effort and includes post failure lengthened partials or drop sets. After a mesocycle, RPE drops back as weight is increased. Exercise selection does not change much between mesocycles, allowing you ti dial in each movement’s technique and intensity.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.1%
Front Delts
10.8%
Chest
9.9%
Biceps
9.5%
Upper Back
9%
Abs
8.3%
Lats
7.7%
Middle Delts
7.4%
Hamstrings
5.5%
Quadriceps
5.4%
Rear Delts
5%
Glutes
4.7%
Lower Back
2.9%
Forearms
2.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps
28–12 reps
2Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)26–8 reps
3Lat Pulldown28–12 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
68–12 reps
5Ring Push Up38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Belt Squat16–8 reps
210–12 reps
Superset
2ANordic Curl38–12 reps
2BCable Crunch310–15 reps
Superset
3AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
3BHanging Toes To Bar28–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Dip (Weighted)16–8 reps
18–12 reps
110–30 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)210–15 reps
3Lying Cable Row28–12 reps
Superset
4ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
4BUpright Row (Barbell)28–12 reps
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–12 reps
Superset
3ATrap Bar Power Shrug210–20 reps
3BAb Wheel210–15 reps
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)28–15 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)28–12 reps
3Sissy Squat210–15 reps
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
4BHanging Toes To Bar28–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1AD Press16–8 reps
28–12 reps
2Pullover (EZ Bar)38–12 reps
Superset
3ARing Row (Weighted)28–12 reps
3BPush Up (Weighted)28–12 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)212–20 reps

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, The Chestinator 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 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.

The Chestinator is structured around 6 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.

The Chestinator 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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