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EL MACHO
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EL MACHO

Alonso F.
Alonso F.· Mar 2025
26athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
.

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
13%
Upper Back
11.5%
Biceps
9.9%
Front Delts
7.4%
Lats
6.2%
Hamstrings
6.2%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Quadriceps
5.6%
Glutes
5.3%
Chest
5%
Forearms
4.6%
Abs
4.3%
Calves
3.7%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Adductors
2.5%
Neck
2.5%
Lower Back
1.9%
Abductors
1.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Dip (Weighted)24–8 reps
2Chin-Up (Weighted)14–8 reps
14–8 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)26–10 reps
4Barbell Row26–12 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
7Lateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps
8Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)24–8 reps
2Good Morning28–12 reps
3Shrug (Barbell)210–15 reps
4Seated Calf Raise315–20 reps
5Leg Extension315–20 reps
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)28–12 reps
7Forearm Curl210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Military Press (Barbell)26–12 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)210–15 reps
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps
4Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)26–10 reps
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)28–12 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
7Rear Delt Fly (Cable)310–15 reps
Superset
8ANeck Curl215–20 reps
8BNeck Extension215–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)24–8 reps
2Chin-Up (Weighted)14–8 reps
14–8 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
4Barbell Row16–12 reps
16–12 reps
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
7Lateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps
8Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)24–8 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–10 reps
3Hip Abductor (Machine)210–15 reps
110–15 reps
4Hip Adductor (Machine)210–15 reps
5Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps
6Leg Curl310–15 reps
7Forearm Curl210–15 reps
8Plank (Weighted)28–15 reps

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, EL MACHO 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 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.

EL MACHO 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

EL MACHO 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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