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A Big MF Bench Program
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

A Big MF Bench Program

Clair Farnham
Clair Farnham· Feb 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This is a mock prep cycle for off season use to increase squat, bench and deadlift with a main focus on building a bigger, stronger bench. It's should be ran at maintenance calories or in a surplus. Warm ups are not included and should be individualized. Warm up for each workout General- Cardio 5 mins Mobility - 1-2 exercises Stability - 1-2 exercises Sport Specific / Coordination / Control - 1-2 exercises Program SCHEDULE: RUN AS FOLLOWS- BENCH SQUAT REST DAY BENCH DEADLIFT SQUAT REST This program should only be ran by seasoned or advanced lifters who are familiar with complex movements, proper form and RPE.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on maximal 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
Quadriceps
10.7%
Upper Back
10.4%
Glutes
10.3%
Hamstrings
10.1%
Triceps
9.6%
Lats
9%
Front Delts
7.1%
Chest
6.4%
Abs
5.9%
Biceps
5.7%
Adductors
3.1%
Middle Delts
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Calves
2%
Lower Back
1.6%
Abductors
1.1%
Forearms
1%
Stretching
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Competition Bench46 reps@7
2Bench Press (Close Grip)310 reps@6
3Chest Fly (Cable)410 reps
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)410 reps
5Wide Grip Lat Pulldown410 reps
6Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)320 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Competition Squat46 reps@7
2Hack Squat410 reps@6
3Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Leg Extension312 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise315 reps
6Wood Chop320 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Spoto Press46 reps@7
2JM Press310 reps@6
3Dip (Weighted)310 reps
4Overhead Press (Barbell)310 reps@6
Superset
5ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)410 reps
5BRear Delt Fly (Cable)410 reps
Superset
6AFace Pull410 reps
6BTricep Pushdown (Cable)410 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@7
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
Superset
3ALeg Curl410 reps
3BSingle Arm Row (Dumbbell)410 reps
4Wide Grip Lat Pulldown410 reps
5Cable Low Row410 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Competition Squat46 reps@7
2Front Squat (Barbell)310 reps@6
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)410 reps
Superset
4AHip Abductor (Machine)315 reps
4BHip Adductor (Machine)315 reps
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps
6Dead Bug320 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, A Big MF Bench Program 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.

A Big MF Bench Program 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.

A Big MF Bench Program 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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