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The Sisyphus Split
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The Sisyphus Split

The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Hypertrophy focused program for people who can’t live in the gym. Emphasis on often neglected muscles like traps, neck, and forearms, weighted calisthenics, and the best form of back prehab work (building a strong one). Take everything to failure to the max extent practical, and try to get a day of rest from weightlifting between full body days. Abs every session is encouraged but not programmed.

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
Triceps
11.4%
Upper Back
9.7%
Biceps
9.7%
Front Delts
8.9%
Lats
8.1%
Chest
6.5%
Hamstrings
6.5%
Neck
6.5%
Lower Back
5.7%
Forearms
5.1%
Middle Delts
4.9%
Calves
4.9%
Quadriceps
3.2%
Glutes
3.2%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Abs
2.4%
Adductors
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Weighted)35 reps
2Dip (Weighted)26–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)28–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
4Push Up (Weighted)38–15 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
7V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps@10
8Forearm Work15 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Jefferson Curl38–12 reps@6
2Rope Pull-Up3AMRAP@10
3V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–12 reps@10
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
5Shrug (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Machine)310–15 reps@10
7Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps@10
8Neck Curl310–15 reps@9
9Neck Extension310–15 reps@9
10Leg Extension310–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hamstring Curl310–15 reps@10
2Squat (Barbell)35 reps
3Back Extension310–15 reps@9
4Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps@10
5Shrug (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
6Neck Curl312–20 reps@9
7Neck Extension312–20 reps@9
8Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Jefferson Curl38–10 reps@6
2Chin-Up (Weighted)35 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)26–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)28–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
5Push Up (Weighted)38–15 reps@10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@10
7V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps@10
8Cable Crunch310–20 reps@10
9Forearm Work15 min@10
10Standing Calf Raise310–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, The Sisyphus Split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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.

The Sisyphus Split 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Sisyphus Split 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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