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5-Day Bro Split Hypertrophy
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5-Day Bro Split Hypertrophy

Jay B
Jay B· Feb 2025
30athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is for anyone with 5 dedicated gym days who wants to emphasize upper-body growth while still training legs effectively. You’ll build strength and muscle in your chest, back, shoulders, and arms, but you won’t neglect lower-body progress—just expect more training volume to be shifted toward the upper half. Recommended Split: Monday: Chest & Tri's Tuesday: Back & Bi's Wednesday: Shoulders Thursday: Legs Friday: Rest Saturday: Arms Sunday: Rest Getting Started - Easing In: During the first week or two, reduce each exercise by 1 set to help manage soreness. - Double Progression: Each exercise has a set/rep range (e.g., 3×5–8). Start at the lower end of the rep range and add reps each session until you hit the top range for all sets, then increase the weight and drop reps back down. It’s that simple—no need to overcomplicate. - RPE & Recovery: Don’t stress too much about exact RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion). If you’re progressing consistently, you’re training hard enough. Feeling beat up? Drop 1–2 sets and reduce the weight by 15–20% for that session, then return to normal next workout.

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
Triceps
14.9%
Front Delts
12.7%
Biceps
10.5%
Upper Back
9.9%
Chest
8.8%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Middle Delts
6.3%
Glutes
6.1%
Lats
5%
Forearms
4.7%
Rear Delts
2.5%
Lower Back
1.1%
Abs
1.1%
Abductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)45–8 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Cable)310–15 reps@8
4Bench Press (Close Grip)38–12 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@8
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@8
3Upright Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
4Rear Delt Fly (Cable)310–15 reps@8
5Shrug (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)48–12 reps@8
2Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@8
3Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@8
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps@8
5Face Away Cable Curl310–15 reps@8
6Dip (Weighted)310–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45–8 reps@8
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8
3Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
4Wide Grip Lat Pulldown35–8 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press45–8 reps@8
2Leg Curl38–12 reps@8
3Leg Extension38–12 reps@8
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)35–8 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 5-Day Bro Split Hypertrophy is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

5-Day Bro Split Hypertrophy 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5-Day Bro Split Hypertrophy 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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