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Jack's Bench Builder
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Jack's Bench Builder

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JackJDBushill
JackJDBushill· Apr 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
A 4-day upper body program designed to increase bench press strength while building a bigger, more aesthetic upper physique. It prioritizes bench progression as the main driver of growth, with targeted hypertrophy work for chest, shoulders, triceps, and arms to support performance and physique development. The goal is simple: get stronger on the bench while looking more built overall. 💥 Outcome Higher bench press strength and control Bigger chest, shoulders, and arms Improved upper body balance and size A stronger, more “press-dominant” physique Inspired by Blind Barbell Benching Program and other benching techniques such as Smolov JR

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
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
Triceps
21.6%
Front Delts
19.8%
Chest
17.2%
Biceps
7.9%
Upper Back
7.8%
Rear Delts
7.3%
Middle Delts
7%
Lats
5.4%
Forearms
4.9%
Abs
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)14 reps85%
37 reps70%
2Barbell Row38 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)412 reps@9
4Chest Fly (Machine)315 reps@9
5Pull-Up (Assisted)46 reps—
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Close Grip)36 reps—
2Overhead Press (Barbell)310 reps@8
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)412 reps@9
3BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps@9
4Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
4Lat Pulldown310–15 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps
6Preacher Curl (Barbell)48–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)11 rep90%
2Bench Press (Barbell)1AMRAP87.5%
3Larsen Press (Barbell)38 reps—
4Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps—
5Reverse Curl (Barbell)28–12 reps—
6Seated Row (Cable)38–12 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, Jack's Bench Builder 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 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.

Jack's Bench Builder 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.

Jack's Bench Builder 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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