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Modified Polarity Fitness “Minimalist” routine
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Modified Polarity Fitness “Minimalist” routine

Modified version of the 3 day Polarity Fitness routine

Tommy F.
Tommy F.· Feb 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Based off the Polarity fitness 3 day routine. This will be 4 days to ensure 2x a week frequency for all the key lifts (with the exception of the Deadlift which will be done conventionally one day and will then be swapped with the Romanian dead lift the other day.) reduce weight by 10% for all back off sets. All the key lifts are performed in a reverse pyramid training style as in working up to a heaviest top set first followed by a few back all sets of lighter weight for higher reps. Each lift will have a sort of heavier and lighter day as in one day the top set will be in a rep range like 3 to 5 or 4 to 6 and the lighter day will be a top set of 6 to 8.  when you reach the top end of the prescribed rep range on any set of any movement add 5 pounds. If you have fractional plates that add up to 2 1/2 pounds feel free to use those instead to prolong progression. Feel free to rotate variations for the compound movements when progression stalls. For example, if you bench press stalls, a good variation to switch to might be something like a paused bench press or a floor press or even a Larsen press 

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
Upper Back
10.9%
Quadriceps
10.7%
Hamstrings
10.4%
Lats
8.6%
Chest
7.9%
Triceps
7.4%
Biceps
7.4%
Front Delts
7.4%
Abs
6.7%
Glutes
6.1%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Neck
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Lower Back
2.8%
Adductors
1.8%
Forearms
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)13–5 reps85%
16–8 reps—
18–10 reps—
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@8
18–10 reps@8.5
3Overhead Press (Barbell)16–8 reps80%
18–10 reps—
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)36–8 reps@9
5Pull-Up (Weighted)16–8 reps77%
18–10 reps—
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–10 reps@8.5
7Rear Delt Fly (Machine)210–12 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)13–5 reps85%
16–8 reps—
18–10 reps—
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)14–6 reps@9
16–8 reps@8.5
18–10 reps@8.5
3Leg Extension210–12 reps@9
4Leg Curl210–12 reps@9
5Neck Curl215–20 reps—
6Hanging Leg Raise110–15 reps@8.5
110–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)13–5 reps85%
16–8 reps—
18–10 reps—
2Pull-Up (Weighted)13–5 reps85%
16–8 reps—
18–10 reps—
3Bench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps77%
18–10 reps—
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@8
18–10 reps@8.5
5Bent Over Row (Barbell)310–12 reps@9
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)28–10 reps@8.5
7Rear Delt Fly (Machine)210–12 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)12–4 reps85%
15–7 reps—
2Squat (Barbell)16–8 reps80%
18–10 reps—
3Leg Extension310–12 reps@9
4Leg Curl310–12 reps@9
5Neck Curl215–20 reps—
6Hanging Leg Raise110–15 reps@8.5
110–15 reps@9

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Modified Polarity Fitness “Minimalist” routine 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 80 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.

Modified Polarity Fitness “Minimalist” routine 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Modified Polarity Fitness “Minimalist” routine 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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