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Hypertrophy 101
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Hypertrophy 101

Liam C.
Liam C.· Apr 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is designed to build strength across a range of compound lifts using moderate to high rep ranges (5–30 reps), while also progressively increasing strength in accessory and isolation movements. The primary goal is to drive muscle growth (hypertrophy), using strength gains as a key indicator of progress. If only the first set has an RPE listed, it's because it is used to set the initial load appropriately. Subsequent sets are performed with the same weight, and while they may feel more challenging due to accumulating fatigue, the goal is to complete them with the same load.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
11.7%
Front Delts
11.4%
Glutes
10.2%
Quadriceps
9.8%
Triceps
9.4%
Middle Delts
7.9%
Abs
6.8%
Biceps
6.6%
Chest
6.1%
Lats
5.7%
Upper Back
5.7%
Lower Back
2.3%
Forearms
2.2%
Rear Delts
2%
Adductors
1.2%
Abductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABox Squat (Barbell)16 reps@6
36 reps
1BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@7
312 reps
1CRomanian Deadlift (Barbell)17 reps@6
37 reps
1DBicep Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps@7
310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABench Press (Barbell)16 reps@6
36 reps
1BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)113 reps@8
213 reps
1CPullover (Dumbbell)110 reps@6
210 reps
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)16 reps@6
16 reps
3Military Press (Barbell)18 reps@6
28 reps
4V-Up110–20 reps@8
210–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)110 reps@8
210 reps
2Lat Pulldown115 reps@8
215 reps
Superset
3ALeg Press110 reps@8
210 reps
3BChest Supported Row (Machine)18 reps@8
28 reps
3COverhead Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@7
210 reps
4Leg Curl114 reps@8
214 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Hypertrophy 101 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

Hypertrophy 101 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Hypertrophy 101 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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