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Basement Bulking
IntermediateFree

Basement Bulking

Peter H.
Peter H.· Aug 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
To build and maintain muscle for overall health. Also to look shredded...

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.5%
Glutes
11.3%
Abs
11.3%
Front Delts
10%
Triceps
10%
Hamstrings
8.8%
Middle Delts
7.5%
Biceps
6.3%
Chest
6.3%
Lats
5%
Upper Back
2.5%
Adductors
2.5%
Forearms
2.5%
Lower Back
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Swing325 reps@6
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
3Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@6
18 reps@7
18 reps@8
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Burpee (No Push Up)315 reps@6
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@8
3Deadlift (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
4Russian Twist (Dumbbell)315 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@7
28 reps@8
2Goblet Squat38 reps@7
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38 reps@6
4Pullover (Dumbbell)38 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)18 reps@6
28 reps@8
2Kettlebell Clean and Press38 reps@7
3Lying Leg Raise315 reps@7
4Squat And Rotational Press48 reps@8

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Basement Bulking is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a dumbbell only. 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 40 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.

Basement Bulking 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Basement Bulking 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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