Simple Gainz 6 Week Bench Press Progression
Increase your max bench across a dedicated 6 week program
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Pause Bench Press | 5 | 3 reps | 80% |
| 2 | Pin Press Bench (Barbell) | 4 | 3 reps | 85% |
| 3 | Bench Press (Close Grip) | 4 | 6 reps | 70% |
| 4 | Barbell Row | 4 | 8 reps | — |
| 5 | Face Pull | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 6 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 8 | 3 reps | 60% |
| 2 | Spoto Press | 3 | 5 reps | 75% |
| 3 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8 reps | — |
| 4 | Lat Pulldown | 4 | 8 reps | — |
| 5 | Deficit Push Up | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sling Shot Bench Press (Barbell) | 4 | 3 reps | 100% |
| 2 | Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell) | 4 | 10 reps | — |
| 3 | Overhead Press (Barbell) | 4 | 6 reps | 60% |
| 4 | Chest Fly (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 5 | Seated Dip (Machine) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
| 6 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12 reps | — |
Weeks 2–6 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Simple Gainz 6 Week Bench Press Progression is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.
Simple Gainz 6 Week Bench Press Progression is structured around 3 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Simple Gainz 6 Week Bench Press Progression 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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