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Dorian Yates Split Routine 1983-1985
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Dorian Yates Split Routine 1983-1985

M T.
M T.· Dec 2023
324athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
For building a base of muscle. This is not an easy program. A calorie surplus is essential. You'll be going to failure a lot, so make sure you spend 5 minutes warming up and light stretching. All reps should be clean with correct technique. The first set of each exercise is lighter, performing the function of a warm-up, with the following sets taken to failure. When you can complete all reps with good form, add weight accordingly - but don't go below 6 reps. Rest periods should be no more than 90 seconds. Monday – Workout 1 Tuesday – Rest Wednesday – Workout 2 Thursday – Rest Friday – Rest Saturday – Workout 1 Sunday – Rest Monday – Workout 2 Tuesday – Rest Wednesday – Rest Thursday – Workout 1 Friday – Rest Saturday = Workout 2 Sunday – Rest

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.1%
Quadriceps
10%
Abs
9.2%
Hamstrings
9%
Chest
8.5%
Glutes
7.9%
Front Delts
7.9%
Biceps
7.9%
Upper Back
6.4%
Lats
5.8%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Calves
3.2%
Lower Back
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Adductors
1.7%
Forearms
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
3Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@8
4Underhand Lat Pulldown18 reps@7
28 reps@9.5
5Barbell Row18+ reps@7
28+ reps@9.5
6Deadlift (Barbell)18+ reps@6
28+ reps@9.5
7Overhead Press (Barbell)18+ reps@6
28+ reps@9.5
8Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28+ reps@9.5
9Lying Rear Lateral Raise28+ reps@9.5
10Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
11Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)18 reps@6
38 reps@9.5
2Hack Squat18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
3Leg Curl18 reps@7
28 reps@9.5
4Standing Calf Raise18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)18 reps@7
28 reps@9.5
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)18 reps@7
18 reps@9.5
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)18 reps@7
28 reps@9.5
8Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)28 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@9.5
3Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@8
4Underhand Lat Pulldown18 reps@7
28 reps@9.5
5Barbell Row18+ reps@7
28+ reps@9.5
6Deadlift (Barbell)18+ reps@6
28+ reps@9.5
7Overhead Press (Barbell)18+ reps@6
28+ reps@9.5
8Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28+ reps@9.5
9Lying Rear Lateral Raise28+ reps@9.5
10Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
11Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP

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, Dorian Yates Split Routine 1983-1985 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.

Dorian Yates Split Routine 1983-1985 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dorian Yates Split Routine 1983-1985 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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