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4-6 week hypertrophy cycle
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4-6 week hypertrophy cycle

Muscle building program focused on range of motion, slow eccentrics and mind-muscle connection.

Jared M.
Jared M.· Feb 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
A one month program designed to provide (mostly) optimal stimulus for muscle growth. It has been designed with the idea very single repetition in the program be performed with as full a range of motion as possible. Reps should be performed with a slow, controlled eccentric phase, a pause in the stretched position, and as athletic a concentric as possible. This is not a program designed for big numbers. Drop the weights, focus on form and mind muscle connection; but do try to increase weights week to week. Choose a weight that you can perform for all sets with 1-2 reps in reserve. Start as heavy as you can with good form and pyramid down, really focusing on the stretched position on every rep. Rep ranges and exercise selection can be adjusted based on personal preference and results.

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
Hamstrings
13.1%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Glutes
9.8%
Upper Back
9.4%
Lats
8.9%
Chest
8.8%
Abs
7.2%
Triceps
7.1%
Front Delts
7%
Biceps
5.2%
Lower Back
5%
Middle Delts
3.8%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Abductors
0.5%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
112 reps
2Pec Deck (Machine)310–12 reps
3Lateral Raise (Cable)112–15 reps
312–15 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)415 reps
5Chest Fly (Cable)2AMRAP
6Hanging Leg Raise48 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Front Squat (Paused)46–8 reps
2Leg Press410–15 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)48 reps
4Stiff Leg Deadlift312 reps
5Leg Curl312 reps
6Face Pull415 reps
7Bicep Curl (Cable)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)48–12 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
3Lat Prayer212 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)38–15 reps
5Deficit Push Up3AMRAP
6Lateral Raise (Cable)212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)34–6 reps
2Stiff Leg Deadlift410 reps
3Leg Curl315 reps
4Leg Extension310–15 reps
5Hanging Leg Raise48 reps
6Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)38–12 reps
7Seated Row (Cable)310 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 4-6 week hypertrophy cycle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

4-6 week hypertrophy cycle 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

4-6 week hypertrophy cycle 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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