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Brute Force
IntermediateFree

Brute Force

Coach B
Coach B· Jan 2024
21athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Breaks plateaus through brute force on the main lifts (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Overhead Press). To start pick the heavy weight your stuck at and do that for the first 3 sets, then drop the weight for the higher rep range sets. When you can hit 6 reps for the heavy sets add 10 pounds for the Squat and Dead and 5 for the presses. Feel free to switch up the accessory movements but preform them the same way and you might want to switch them on weeks 7-12. I also mean tricep dips. The Rpe’s are a little wonky because this is a lot of bro science. It did in crease my bench by 40lbs so that’s cool. Have a rest day between days 2 and 3 and have 2 rest days between days 4 and 1.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.8%
Front Delts
12.4%
Chest
11.1%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Middle Delts
10%
Hamstrings
9.8%
Glutes
8.7%
Upper Back
5.1%
Abs
4.4%
Lats
3.3%
Lower Back
3.3%
Biceps
3.3%
Adductors
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Abductors
0.5%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)32–6 reps@8–9.5
26–12 reps@6–8
2Overhead Press (Barbell)36–12 reps@6–10
110–15 reps@6–10
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@6–10
4Dip (Bodyweight)2AMRAP@6–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Low Bar)13–6 reps@8–9.5
22–6 reps@8–9.5
36–12 reps@6–9.5
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)38–12 reps@6–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)33–6 reps@8–9.5
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–12 reps@6–10
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)28–12 reps@6–10
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)2AMRAP@6–10
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)28–15 reps@6–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)33–6 reps@8–9.5
28–12 reps@6–10
2Bench Press (Barbell)36–12 reps@6–10
110–15 reps@6–10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@6–10
4Face Pull210–15 reps@6–10

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Brute Force 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 90 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.

Brute Force is structured around 4 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.

Brute Force 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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