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Iron Forge
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Iron Forge

Forge raw strength and size with a no-frills, high-performance powerbuilding split built for relentless progress.

Β· Mar 2025
10athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ IRON FORGE: Build Strength, Pack on Size, Dominate IRON FORGE is a brutal, no-BS, 4-day strength and hypertrophy program designed to build raw power and serious muscle. Built for intermediate lifters ready to crush plateaus and forge a stronger, more powerful body, Iron Forge combines heavy compound lifts with high-volume accessory work for maximum strength and size gains. This program is about building muscle that’s not just for show β€” it’s about creating strength you can feel and power that translates to the real world. πŸ”₯ πŸ’₯ Program Overview: πŸ’ͺ Goal: Build strength and muscle size simultaneously πŸ“… Split: 4-day upper/lower push-pull hybrid 🎯 Focus: Strength progression + hypertrophy + functional strength 🦍 Level: Intermediate lifters looking to increase strength and size ⚑ Recovery: Structured for intensity without burnout πŸ”₯ What Makes Iron Forge Different: βœ… Heavy Lifting: Every session is built around a core compound lift to drive strength gains βœ… High Volume: Accessory work targets muscle hypertrophy and balanced development βœ… Progressive Overload: Planned strength progression ensures consistent gains βœ… Functional Strength: Core, grip, and stability work to enhance real-world performance βœ… Balanced Recovery: Optimal rest between sessions for maximum intensity and growth πŸ† How It Works: πŸ”Ή Strength-Focused Work: Heavy, low-rep compound lifts to build raw strength and improve neural efficiency πŸ”Ή Hypertrophy-Based Accessory Work: Higher reps and volume to stimulate muscle growth and improve muscular balance πŸ”Ή Core and Grip Strength: Farmer's walks, Pallof presses, and rotational work to build stability and real-world strength πŸ”Ή Progressive Overload: Systematic increases in weight and intensity to ensure consistent strength and muscle growth 🦾 Why Iron Forge Works: βœ”οΈ Builds functional, real-world strength β€” not just gym strength βœ”οΈ Targets all major muscle groups for balanced development βœ”οΈ Focuses on both fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers βœ”οΈ Prioritizes recovery to prevent burnout and maximize growth βœ”οΈ Designed for consistent, measurable progression πŸ”₯ Who It’s For: βœ… Lifters who want to increase both size and strength βœ… Intermediate lifters looking to break through plateaus βœ… Athletes needing a balance of power and muscle mass βœ… Lifters who want to look strong and be strong πŸš€ Stop Wasting Time β€” Start Building Strength IRON FORGE isn’t a casual program β€” it’s a blueprint for serious lifters ready to build muscle, add weight to the bar, and forge an unbreakable body. If you’re ready to put in the work and push your limits, Iron Forge will deliver. It’s time to get stronger. It’s time to grow. It’s time to FORGE YOURSELF. πŸ”₯πŸ’ͺ🦍

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
11%
Chest
10%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Triceps
9.3%
Upper Back
8.9%
Front Delts
8.2%
Abs
7.5%
Glutes
6.9%
Middle Delts
6.2%
Biceps
6%
Forearms
4.9%
Lats
4.8%
Lower Back
3.1%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Adductors
1.1%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)13 reps90%
25 reps85%
110 reps70%
2Bench Press (Close Grip)410 reps@8
3Lateral Raise (Cable)410 reps@8
4Face Pull410 reps@8
5Landmine Twist410 reps@8
6Farmer's Walk (Weighted)21 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)13 reps90%
25 reps85%
110 reps75%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps@8
3Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)410 reps@8
4Chest Fly (Cable)410 reps@8
5Tricep Kickback410 reps@8
6Pallof Press410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps90%
25 reps85%
110 reps70%
2Barbell Row410 reps@8
3Preacher Curl (Barbell)410 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown410 reps@8
5Seated Row (Cable)410 reps@8
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)410 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13 reps90%
25 reps85%
110 reps70%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps@8
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)410 reps@8
4Leg Curl410 reps@8
5Leg Extension410 reps@8
6Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)410 reps@8

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Iron Forge is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 70 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.

Iron Forge 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Iron Forge 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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