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Hourglass Shape Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Hourglass Shape Program

Strength training program designed to enhance hourglass shape with focus on shoulders and glutes

Renee M
Renee M· Dec 2024
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Women's, Bodyweight Fitness, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
The program is designed to help strengthen and grow to sculpt to a hourglass shape building up your shoulders, back, and glutes

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
16.2%
Glutes
15.7%
Hamstrings
15.5%
Front Delts
6.9%
Upper Back
6.2%
Lats
5.2%
Biceps
4.5%
Chest
4.4%
Middle Delts
4.2%
Lower Back
4%
Triceps
3.7%
Abs
3.4%
Rear Delts
3.2%
Adductors
2.4%
Calves
2.2%
Other
1.6%
Forearms
0.5%
Abductors
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Light Jog110 min@6
2Hip Thrust (Machine)312 reps@9
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
4Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
5Curtsy Lunge (Cable)310 reps@8
6Pull Through (Cable)38 reps@9
7Glute Kickback (Cable)310 reps@9
8Stair Master115 min@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Light Jog110 min@6
2Goblet Squat312 reps@8
3Jump Squat315 reps@8
4Jump Switch Lunge315 reps@8
5Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
6Jump Switch Lunge315 reps@8
7Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
8Kettlebell Swing315 reps@8
9Stair Master115 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stair Master110 min@6
2Squat (Barbell)312 reps@8
3Reverse Lunge (Barbell)310 reps@9
4Leg Press (45 Degrees)310 reps@8
5Lying Leg Curl310 reps@8
6Leg Extension310 reps@8
7Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)412 reps@8
8Standing Calf Raise310 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Band Pull Apart120 reps@6
2Around The World120 reps@6
3Upright Row (Cable)120 reps@6
4Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)312 reps@8
5Upright Row (Barbell)312 reps@8
6Front Raise315 reps@7
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@7
8Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)315 reps@7
9Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
10Chest Fly (Dumbbell)312 reps@8
11Push Up (Knees)310 reps@9
12Dip (Bodyweight)310 reps@8
13500m Row110 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Band Pull Apart120 reps@6
2Around The World120 reps
3Pull-Up (Assisted)210 reps@6
4Wide Grip Lat Pulldown310 reps@9
5Seated Row (Cable)310 reps@9
6Straight Arm Pulldown310 reps@9
7Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@8
8Hyperextension28 reps@6
9Hammer Curl (Cable)312 reps@9
10Hammer Curl310 reps@9
11500m Row110 min@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, Hourglass Shape Program 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 40 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.

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

Hourglass Shape Program 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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