PT-Friendly Upper Body Hypertrophy – 12 Week Build
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Barbell) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 2 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 3 | Chest Fly (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 4 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 5 | Overhead Extension (Dumbbell) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 2 | Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 3 | Seated Row (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 4 | Shrug (Dumbbell) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 5 | Bicep Curl (EZ Bar) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 6 | Hammer Curl (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Bodyweight) | 3 | 1 min | 100% |
| 2 | Step-Up (Weighted) | 3 | 1 min | 100% |
| 3 | Glute Bridge (Band) | 3 | 15–20 reps | 100% |
| 4 | Swiss Ball Leg Curl | 2 | 15–20 reps | 100% |
| 5 | Hanging Leg Raise | 3 | 20–25 reps | 100% |
| 6 | Clamshells (Band) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 100% |
| 7 | Terminal Knee Extension | 2 | 15–20 reps | 100% |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 2 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 3 | Rear Delt Fly (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 4 | Tempo Push Up 3-0-1 | 2 | 15–20 reps | 100% |
| 5 | Cable Crossover | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Close Grip Bench Press (Smith Machine) | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 2 | Single Arm Landmine Row | 3 | 12–15 reps | 65% |
| 3 | Face Pull | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 4 | Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 5 | Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable) | 2 | 15–20 reps | 65% |
| 6 | Plank | 2 | 1 min | 100% |
Weeks 2–12 are in the app
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Common questions
Yes, PT-Friendly Upper Body Hypertrophy – 12 Week Build is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 50 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.
PT-Friendly Upper Body Hypertrophy – 12 Week Build is structured around 5 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
PT-Friendly Upper Body Hypertrophy – 12 Week Build 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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