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TMG Saga: Vol. 1 - Return of the Meat
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TMG Saga: Vol. 1 - Return of the Meat

The meat is back—thicker, stickier, and ready to be beat. Shred fat, grip hogs, and finish sweaty. Welcome to the juiciest saga in gym history.

Tank
Tank· Jul 2025
4athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
The Meat is back. And it’s engorged. This isn’t hypertrophy. This is a four-week, five-day-a-week meat awakening—a blood-rushing, ham-slapping, sweat-lubed odyssey into the deepest creases of masculinity and mildly concerning friendship. After a seven-week sabbatical in Hawaii, Brian—our throbbing, sun-drenched slab of glue meat—has returned to the gym floor. He is bronzed. He is bloated (with creatine and unresolved trauma). He is the spiritual deli meat holding this training group together by sheer humidity. So we built a program to honor him. Return of the Meat is not a workout. It is an unwrapped kielbasa of pain, pleasure, and poorly-timed erections. It’s designed to: Pulverize body fat like it owes you money Maintain strength in the Big Three (Bench, Dead, Squat) while your soul leaks out your sweat glands Prepare for military PT tests while also testing your emotional fidelity to three shirtless men Pump your arms so full they qualify as illegal carry-on luggage And finish each day soaked in juices, doubts, and strangely erotic confidence Every day is named after something you’d whisper to your meat before slapping it on a hot grill: Day 1 – Return of the Tatted Totties Chest, shoulders, and the kind of push-up volume that leaves nipples raw and egos shattered. Brian’s back. He’s inked. And he’s bringing the pecs to church. Day 2 – Spread ’Em & Shred ’Em Legs, glutes, and ham-curling humiliation. You’ll squat so deep the floor buys you dinner. Thighs will tremble. The meat will separate. Day 3 – Hog Pull Protocol Back, lats, traps—every pull is a grip test and a meat ritual. If your hands aren’t leaking, your hog isn’t fully engaged. Day 4 – Waikiki Biceptual Awakening Arms, delts, and spiritual confusion. It’s curls on the beach. Pumps in paradise. Brian’s tan blinds you mid-set, but you finish anyway. Day 5 – Sausage Slam Full-body finish with sweat, thrusts, sprints, and things your mom doesn’t need to know about. The final blow to a week-long meat fever dream. We’ve got progressive overload on compounds. We’ve got finishers so aggressive they should be registered. There are farmer’s carries, burpee pull-ups, and a running plan designed to help Brian pass his PT test without soiling himself. We hit push-ups, sit-ups, and every inch of your fragile meat suit. Every day ends with a finisher. Every set ends with regret. Every workout ends with a group text that just says “still leaking.” This is not for the faint of heart, or the dry of thigh. This is a program for those who wake up with meat sweats, who whisper “last set, best set” to their deli slicer, who believe friendship is forged under a barbell... and occasionally under one another. (spotting of course.) If you’re ready to unroll the salami of self-improvement and smack it on the grill of greatness— Welcome home. This is Return of the Meat. Your bros are moist. Your gains are throbbing. Let’s get sloppy.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's and athletics
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.7%
Front Delts
11.6%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Abs
9.2%
Upper Back
8.2%
Glutes
8%
Hamstrings
6.8%
Chest
6.2%
Biceps
5%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Lats
4.1%
Forearms
3.5%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Lower Back
2.1%
Other
1.7%
Adductors
1.4%
Plyometrics
0.7%
Olympic
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABand Pull Apart220 reps@5
1BPush Up (Incline)210 reps@5
1CStanding Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)215 reps@5
1DRotator Cuff215 reps@5
Superset
2ABench Press (Barbell)410–12 reps@7
2BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps@9
Superset
3APec Deck (Machine)315 reps@9
3BIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@8.5
3CPush Up320 reps@10
Superset
4ATricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@9
4BDip (Weighted)3undefined+ reps@10
Superset
5AWeighted Situp320 reps@10
5BPlank (Weighted)31 min@10
Superset
6APush Up30.25 min@10
6BInchworm30.25 min@10
6CKettlebell Swing30.25 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AJump Rope20.5 min@5
1BSquat (Bodyweight)215 reps@5
1CGoblet Squat Hold20.5 min@5
1DMonster Walks220 reps@5
Superset
2AWalking Lunge420 reps@7
2BFront Squat (Barbell)48–10 reps@7
Superset
3AGlute Kickback315 reps@8
3BRomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8
Superset
4AGoblet Squat315 reps@9
4BStep-Up (Weighted)324 reps@9
4CWall Sit30–999 min@10
Superset
5ARun1800 reps@10
5BRest12 min@10
5CRun1800 reps@10
5DRest12 min@10
5ERun1400 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ACat Cow Stretch20.5 min@5
1BScapular Pull-Up2@5
1CGood Morning215 reps@5
1DEmpty Bar RDL215 reps@5
1EDead Hang20.5 min@5
Superset
2ADeadlift (Barbell)48 reps@7
2BBent Over Row (Barbell)412 reps@8
Superset
3APull-Up (Bodyweight)3undefined+ reps@9
3BShrug (Dumbbell)315 reps@9
Superset
4AFarmer's Walk (Weighted)30.75–1 min@9
4BHanging Leg Raise312–15 reps@9
4CWide Grip Lat Pulldown312 reps@8.5
Superset
5ASit Up31 min@10
5BRest32 min@10
5CRussian Twist325 reps@10
5DRest32 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AFace Pull312 reps@10
1BPlate Raise312 reps@10
1CRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps@10
1DY Raise315 reps@10
Superset
2ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
2BTricep Pushdown (Cable)230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
2CPreacher Curl (EZ Bar)230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
2DOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
2EIncline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
2FDips Between Chairs230 reps@8
220 reps@8
110 reps@8
Superset
3ADecline Sit Up (Bodyweight)315 reps@7
3BSide Plank with Reach Through320 reps@7
3CRoman Chair Sit Up325 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ARotator Cuff215 reps@5
1BSingle Arm Push Press (Dumbbell)220 reps@5
1CSquat (Bodyweight)210 reps@5
1DClean and Press210 reps@5
Superset
2APush Press (Barbell)48–10 reps@7
2BKettlebell Swing415 reps@8
Superset
3ASquat Thruster310 reps@9
3BRenegade Row320 reps@9
3CHigh Pull310 reps@9
Superset
4ABurpee Pull Up410 reps@10
4BPush Up (Weighted)420 reps@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, TMG Saga: Vol. 1 - Return of the Meat 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 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.

TMG Saga: Vol. 1 - Return of the Meat 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.

TMG Saga: Vol. 1 - Return of the Meat 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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