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The Apex Pull & Press Specialist Routine
Beginner–IntermediateFree

The Apex Pull & Press Specialist Routine

Lobo
Lobo· Mar 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner, Novice
Goal
Strength, Muscle, Powerlifting, Powerbuilding
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program aims to improve your Bench press and deadlift for people who can't squat for any knee problems. It's expected to add 20-40 pounds to your deadlift and around 10 pounds to your bench press. The Ideology behind the deadlifting part is to get the most out of accessories while pushing deadlifts hard. The bench press ideology is to make you strenghten every part of the bench press movment and imrpove your technique which is crutical for bench press.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Powerlifters focused on the squat, bench, and deadlift
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
16.3%
Chest
13.7%
Front Delts
12.4%
Glutes
9%
Hamstrings
9%
Upper Back
8.5%
Quadriceps
8.2%
Lower Back
5.3%
Biceps
5.1%
Lats
5.1%
Abs
4.3%
Middle Delts
1.3%
Forearms
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)33 reps@6
2Deadlift (Barbell)12 reps75%
3Speed Deadlift13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
13 reps60%
4Stiff Leg Deadlift18 reps@8
18 reps@9
18 reps@9
5Bent Over Row (Barbell)18 reps@8
18 reps@9
18 reps@9
6Underhand Lat Pulldown18 reps@9
18 reps@9
18 reps@9
7Good Morning18 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)12 reps@5
2Bench Press (Barbell)34 reps@5
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–8 reps
16–8 reps
4Chest Fly (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
7Plate Pinches130–45 min+5 lbs
130–45 min+5 lbs
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)14 reps@5
2Bench Press (Barbell)14 reps@5
3Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep@5
4Deadlift (Paused)13 reps@6–7
13 reps@6–7
13 reps@6–7
5Wide Grip Lat Pulldown16–8 reps
16–8 reps
6Single Arm Row (Cable)18–10 reps
18–10 reps
7Preacher Curl (Machine)16–10 reps
16–10 reps
8Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)18–10 reps
18–10 reps
9Face Pull112–15 reps
112–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Close Grip)38 reps@6
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–8 reps
16–8 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
6Leg Extension17–9 reps@9
17–9 reps@9

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, The Apex Pull & Press Specialist Routine is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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.

The Apex Pull & Press Specialist Routine 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Apex Pull & Press Specialist Routine 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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