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 Hypertrophy (For Strength) Mesocycle # 1
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Hypertrophy (For Strength) Mesocycle # 1

Curtis H.
Curtis H.· Jan 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
**The Three Kinds of Strength Training** 1. **Hypertrophy (For Strength)** 2-3 Training Cycles - Sets of 5-10 - Exercises that grow the most muscle but convert well to strength moves - Slightly higher volumes 2. **Basic Strength** 2-3 Training Cycles - Sets of 3-6 - Exercises that increase strength the most, and are very similar (or same as) competition/outcome exercises but - Normal strength training volumes 3. **Peaking Phase** 1 Training Cycle - Sets of 1-3 - Sets of 3-6 RPE 3-6 for technique between hard sessions - Mostly competition exercises - Loads go from RPE 7 to RPE 9 - Last week only RPE 3-6 - Volume progress from strength volumes to no training, then you’re ready to show off --------------------------------------------- **Phase Potentiation** 1. Put on muscle (with hypertrophy phase) 2. Make muscle stronger (with basic strength phase) 3. Peak for max performance (with peaking phase) 4. Take an active rest phase - 1-3 weeks of super easy or no formal training to heal up 5. REPEAT! **Note:** A.) Best results with 2-3 hypertrophy and 2-3 strength phases in a row, just one peaking phase B.) You don’t have to peak if you don’t want to… can just do hypertrophy and strength back to back with an active rest on occasion

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
14.6%
Hamstrings
12.9%
Chest
12.2%
Glutes
11.9%
Triceps
11.2%
Abs
9%
Front Delts
8.3%
Lats
5.4%
Upper Back
3.5%
Adductors
3.1%
Lower Back
2.5%
Biceps
1.8%
Abductors
1.8%
Middle Delts
1.3%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Curl310–15 reps@6
2Deadlift (Barbell)55 reps65%
3High Bar Squat (Barbell)46 reps65%
4Sumo Squat Belt Squat38–10 reps@6
5Leg Extension310 reps@7
6Forward Sled12 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210 reps@5
2Bench Press (Wide Grip)38 reps@6
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@6
4JM Press210 reps@6
5Dumbbell Row38–10 reps@6
6Ab Wheel35–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Safety Bar Squat55 reps50%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@6
3Hip Abductor (Machine)315–20 reps@6
4Leg Extension315–20 reps@6
5Backward Sled12 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps50%
2JM Press310 reps@6
3Pullover (Dumbbell)38 reps@6
4Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–10 reps@6
5Face Pull (Paused)215–20 reps@5
6Ab Wheel35–10 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Hypertrophy (For Strength) Mesocycle # 1 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

Hypertrophy (For Strength) Mesocycle # 1 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Hypertrophy (For Strength) Mesocycle # 1 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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