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Bodybuilding Program Z
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Bodybuilding Program Z

Intermediate level bodybuilding program using an upper/lower split with an arm day

Noogaly
Noogaly· May 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
Intermediate level program that utilises antagonist supersets as a means to save time and improve work capacity. It follows an upper/lower split with an arm day and 2 rest days through the week For progression, you should follow some variation of double progression, such as increasing weight when you reach the top end of reps (or higher) for each set on any given exercise. Alternatively, dynamic double progression would be better suited for those who are seriously looking to break plateaus. This involves increasing the weight on set 1 of any given exercise if you have achieved the top end of reps on the first set in the previous session where you performed said exercise (same logic for sets 2 and 3). Good luck and get big.

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
Triceps
13.3%
Upper Back
10.2%
Biceps
9.6%
Front Delts
8.4%
Abs
8.4%
Lats
6%
Chest
6%
Quadriceps
6%
Hamstrings
6%
Neck
4.8%
Middle Delts
4.2%
Glutes
4.2%
Adductors
3.6%
Forearms
3%
Calves
2.4%
Lower Back
1.8%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seal Row36–10 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)34–8 reps
Superset
3APull-Up (Weighted)36–10 reps
3BStanding Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
Superset
4AHammer Curl36–10 reps
4BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)36–10 reps
Superset
5ADecline Crunch38–12 reps
5BNeck Curl312–15 reps
Superset
6AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
6BIncline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)34–8 reps
2Back Extension (Weighted)38–12 reps
Superset
3AStanding Calf Raise312–15 reps
3BDecline Crunch38–12 reps
3CNeck Extension312–15 reps
4Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps
5Hip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps
6Leg Extension38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AOverhead Press (Barbell)34–6 reps
1BChin-Up (Weighted)36–10 reps
Superset
2ALarsen Press (Barbell)34–8 reps
2BPowell Raise38–12 reps
Superset
3AIncline Fly Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
3BChest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
Superset
4AHammer Curl36–10 reps
4BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)36–10 reps
Superset
5ADecline Crunch38–12 reps
5BNeck Curl312–15 reps
Superset
6AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
6BIncline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–10 reps
2Squat (Smith Machine)36–10 reps
Superset
3AStanding Calf Raise312–15 reps
3BDecline Crunch38–12 reps
3CNeck Extension312–15 reps
4Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps
5Hip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps
6Leg Extension38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ADip (Weighted)36–10 reps
1BWide Grip Pull-Up3AMRAP
Superset
2AJM Press38–12 reps
2BUpright Row (Barbell)312–15 reps
Superset
3APreacher Curl (Barbell)36–10 reps
3BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)36–10 reps
Superset
4ADecline Crunch38–12 reps
4BFace Pull312–15 reps
Superset
5ASpider Curl312–15 reps
5BSkull Crusher38–12 reps
Superset
6AReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)36–10 reps
6BGripper38–12 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, Bodybuilding Program Z 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 120 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.

Bodybuilding Program Z 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bodybuilding Program Z 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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