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From Natural Powerlifter to Natural BodyBuilding
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

From Natural Powerlifter to Natural BodyBuilding

Trent B.
Trent B.· May 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness, Athletics, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
For powerlifting’s needing to switch things up. Program focus on arms and has a full upper day dedicated to gymnastics rings. Take all sets to failure. All exercises are 2-3 sets; error on the side of 2 for the first 2-4 weeks.

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
13.5%
Abs
10.4%
Biceps
9.7%
Glutes
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Quadriceps
7%
Lats
6.4%
Upper Back
6.2%
Front Delts
6.1%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Lower Back
5.5%
Chest
5.4%
Forearms
2.9%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Adductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)36–8 reps@9
2Chin-Up (Weighted)28–10 reps
18–1 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
4Helms Row28–12 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps
6Alternating Dumbbell Curl38–12 reps
7Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
8Lu Raise28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)36–8 reps
2Good Morning38–12 reps
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)26–10 reps
4Hamstring Curl38–12 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise310–15 reps
6Cable Crunch36–8 reps
7Front Squat (Barbell)30 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–10 reps
2Front Squat (Barbell)26–8 reps
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)38–12 reps
4Step-Up (Weighted)26–8 reps
5Cable Crunch36–8 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Iron Cross230–60 min
2Pull-Up (Weighted)36–10 reps
3Ring Dip310–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps
5Monastery Tricep Extension26–8 reps
6Y Raise28–10 reps
7Pike Push Up26–8 reps
8Ring Row3AMRAP
9Ring Push Up2AMRAP
10Dead Hang260–120 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hammer Curl36–8 reps
2V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)36–8 reps
3Preacher Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps
4Skull Crusher38–12 reps
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)36–10 reps
7Side Bend (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
8Lu Raise210–15 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, From Natural Powerlifter to Natural BodyBuilding 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 70 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.

From Natural Powerlifter to Natural BodyBuilding 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.

From Natural Powerlifter to Natural BodyBuilding 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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