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Cutting phase muscle maintenance
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Cutting phase muscle maintenance

Maintain muscle and technique with effective sets per week formula (6-10 sets per muscle per week)

Osvaldo R.
Osvaldo R.· Nov 2025
51athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is intended to provide enough stimulus to maintain as much muscle and technique as possible during a long/aggressive cut. Progression consists of increasing weight throughout the weeks.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.6%
Hamstrings
12.1%
Triceps
12.1%
Front Delts
8.6%
Glutes
8.6%
Middle Delts
7.6%
Biceps
7.2%
Upper Back
6.9%
Lats
6.4%
Chest
5.9%
Abs
4.2%
Lower Back
4%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
0.8%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46–8 reps@7
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48–10 reps@7
3Hamstring Curl28–10 reps@7
4Leg Extension310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)11–3 reps@8.5
35–8 reps@7
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)46–8 reps@7
3Lat Pulldown210–12 reps@7
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@7
6Tricep Extension (Cable)310–12 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11–2 reps@8.5
23–5 reps@6.5
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@7
3Lying Leg Curl310 reps@7
4Leg Extension310 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)46–8 reps@7
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@7
3Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)312 reps@7
4Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)210 reps@7
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212 reps@7

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Cutting phase muscle maintenance is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

Cutting phase muscle maintenance 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Cutting phase muscle maintenance 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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