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HOURGLASS PROTOCOL
IntermediateFree

HOURGLASS PROTOCOL

Tyrin B.
Tyrin B.· Dec 2023
35athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
YOU WANT A SLIM WAIST AND A FAT ASS? Well, this program is designed to help with that, the aim of this program is to help with attaining an hourglass shaped physique many strive for. By putting a lot of focus on building the shoulders, back and legs, we’ll be able to carve out a pretty good shape for an hourglass physique. That said, this is still going to be a full body program, I don’t care how much bench press sucks how much squatting sucks, you’re gonna do it.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
10.3%
Upper Back
10.1%
Biceps
9.8%
Glutes
9.1%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Triceps
8%
Lats
6.9%
Front Delts
6.9%
Rear Delts
6.4%
Chest
6.2%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Adductors
3.6%
Abs
2.3%
Lower Back
2.1%
Abductors
2.1%
Forearms
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–8 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
2Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
3Leg Curl3AMRAP@10
4Hip Abductor (Machine)28–12 reps@9
5Glute Kickback28–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
2Chest Press (Machine)26–8 reps@8
3Pec Deck (Machine)212–15 reps@9
4One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)28–12 reps@8
212–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Supported Row (Machine)26–8 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown18–12 reps@8
28–12 reps@9
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)26–8 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
4Rear Delt Fly (Machine)28–12 reps@9
212–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)26–8 reps@8
2Leg Press18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
3Hip Adductor (Machine)28–12 reps@9
4Leg Extension2AMRAP@10
5Sissy Squat2AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bicep Curl (Cable)26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
2Skull Crusher26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
3Incline Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
4V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
5Hammer Curl28+ reps@9–10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@10
7Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@10

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, HOURGLASS PROTOCOL 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.

HOURGLASS PROTOCOL 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.

HOURGLASS PROTOCOL 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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