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Become The Bear v3.0
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Become The Bear v3.0

Thomas
Thomas· May 2025
3athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
This program is designed for body recomposition: building muscle while shedding fat. It follows a smart push–pull–legs structure over four focused training days per week, with three active recovery days built around daily walking. The week is split like this: Monday is Upper A, focused on pressing strength, shoulder development, and back width. It includes heavy incline pressing, vertical pulling, and a blend of delt and trap work. Wednesday is Upper B, targeting arms, forearms, and back thickness. This day uses smart supersets for triceps, biceps, and vertical/horizontal pulling, along with direct neck and forearm work for aesthetics. Thursday is Lower Body, centered on safe, joint-friendly compound lifts. The priority is glute and hamstring development, with quad, calf, and core work to round things out. All exercises are chosen to be back-safe. Saturday repeats Upper A, but you can alternate with Upper B every other week or run a lighter version to manage fatigue. Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday are rest from the gym, but you’ll still do your daily 10,000 steps to stay active, support recovery, and aid fat loss. The program is built around effective compound lifts, time-efficient supersets, minimal machine dependency, and safe substitutions based on your lower back needs. Over time, you can tweak reps, add intensity techniques, or swap accessory movements as needed — but the core structure gives you the consistency and focus to make visible progress.

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 full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13%
Front Delts
12.2%
Chest
11.4%
Upper Back
10.6%
Biceps
9.8%
Middle Delts
7.3%
Lats
6.5%
Forearms
6.5%
Glutes
5.4%
Hamstrings
4.6%
Quadriceps
3.8%
Abs
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Calves
1.6%
Adductors
1.1%
Lower Back
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)45–8 reps
2Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–12 reps
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
7Zottman Curl38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)45–8 reps
2Vertical traction38–12 reps
Superset
3AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
3BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
5Push Up (Incline)38–12 reps
6Wrist Curls310–15 reps
7Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)45–8 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps
3Standing Calf Raise315–20 reps
4Glute Bridge (Barbell)38–12 reps
5Shrug (Dumbbell)315–20 reps
6Seated Leg curl38–12 reps
7Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
8Hanging Leg Raise310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)45–8 reps
2Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)38–12 reps
Superset
4AIncline Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
7Zottman Curl38–12 reps

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, Become The Bear v3.0 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 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.

Become The Bear v3.0 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.

Become The Bear v3.0 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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