Bench-Press Barbarian
Conjugate Masters Bench Blueprint: Increase your bench in 4–6 Months – Built for the 55+ Powerlifter Who Refuses to Age Gracefully
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 1 | 8 reps | 70% |
| 1 | 5 reps | 80% | ||
| 1 | 3 reps | 85% | ||
| 1 | 2 reps | 90% | ||
| 1 | 1 rep | 95% | ||
| 1 | 2 reps | 85% | ||
| 1 | 5 reps | 75% | ||
| 2 | Single Arm Row (Dumbbell) | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 3 | Bench Press (Close Grip) | 3 | 6 reps | @7 |
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | Banded Tricep Pressdown | 2 | 25 reps | — |
| 4B | Bicep Curl (Barbell) | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 4C | Face Pull | 3 | 20 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Speed Benchpress | 8 | 3 reps | 50% |
| 2 | Lat Pulldown | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 3 | Push Up (Incline) | 2 | 0 reps | — |
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell) | 2 | 12 reps | @8 |
| 4B | Y Raise | 2 | 10 reps | @8 |
| 4C | Bicep Curl (Cable) | 2 | 10 reps | @8 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belt Squat | 4 | 6 reps | @7 |
| 2 | Leg Press | 3 | 12 reps | @8 |
| Superset | ||||
| 3A | Leg Extension | 3 | 12 reps | @9 |
| 3B | Hamstring Curl | 3 | 10 reps | @9 |
| 4 | Reverse Hyperextension | 2 | 12 reps | @8 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Press (Barbell) | 3 | 6 reps | @8 |
| 2 | Pec Deck (Machine) | 3 | 6 reps | @7 |
| Superset | ||||
| 3A | Skull Crusher (Dumbbell) | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 3B | Alternating Dumbbell Curl | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 3C | Seated Row (Cable) | 3 | 10 reps | @7 |
Weeks 2–16 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Bench-Press Barbarian is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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.
Bench-Press Barbarian 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Bench-Press Barbarian 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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