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Phat Ape
IntermediateFree

Phat Ape

Frank T.
Frank T.· Apr 2024
6athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Linear Wave Progression Body building program based on Eric Helm’s Intermediate sample program.

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
Upper Back
11.4%
Triceps
11.1%
Quadriceps
10.6%
Calves
10.5%
Hamstrings
8.3%
Chest
7.5%
Glutes
6.9%
Lats
6.9%
Front Delts
6.8%
Abs
5.2%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Biceps
3.5%
Lower Back
2.5%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Adductors
1%
Forearms
0.8%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)16 reps@8
36 reps
2Pendlay Row16 reps@8
36 reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
212 reps
4Chin-Up (Weighted)18 reps@8
28 reps
5Bicep Curl (Cable)112 reps@8
212 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps@8
212 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)16 reps@8
36 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
212 reps
3Leg Extension112 reps@8
212 reps
4Dip (Weighted)112 reps@8
212 reps
5Cable Crunch112 reps@8
212 reps
6Seated Calf Raise120 reps@10
220 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)16 reps@8
36 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
210 reps
3Leg Press116 reps@8
216 reps
4Seated Hamstring Curl112 reps@8
212 reps
5Standing Calf Raise130 reps@10
215 reps
310 reps
120 reps
16 reps
15 reps
6Face Pull112–15 reps@8
212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)47 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)312 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps
4Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
5Shrug (Barbell)312–15 reps
6Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)312–15 reps
7Skull Crusher312–15 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Phat Ape 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 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.

Phat Ape 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Phat Ape 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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