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40 Min. 1.5x/week Upper focused P/P/L hypertrophy
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

40 Min. 1.5x/week Upper focused P/P/L hypertrophy

Hypertrophy designed for intermediate advanced who would like to optimize recovery, strength and time spent in the gym.

Dylan
Dylan · Aug 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Hypertrophy program to focus on the upper body with a 1.5x per week frequency.This push/pull 1.5 x and legs 1x per week will allow for optimal recovery and strength gains while also making the most of your time in the gym. 3 min. rest for compounds and 2 min. or less for smaller/isolation movements. Run the first 3 days in a row and take 1 rest day before the final day 4. Leg day is very basic. Feel free to add any additional leg volume on this day where you see fit. Since this is lower volume and there is lots of room for recovery you can push hard.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
13.5%
Triceps
13.3%
Middle Delts
9.9%
Biceps
9.6%
Front Delts
9.4%
Chest
8.1%
Lats
7.3%
Abs
5.8%
Quadriceps
5.5%
Glutes
4.8%
Hamstrings
4.2%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
2.1%
Adductors
1.8%
Lower Back
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AOverhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@9
18 reps@9
1BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)20 reps@10
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)18 reps@9
110 reps@9
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@9
112 reps@9
4Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)310 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@9
18 reps@9
110 reps@9
2Dip (Weighted)18 reps@9
110 reps@9
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Cable)310 reps@10
3BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)310 reps@10
Superset
4AFace Pull30 reps@10
4BLateral Raise (Cable)30 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps@9
18 reps@9
2Bent Over Row (Barbell, Paused)28 reps@9
110 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)20 reps@10
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps@9
18 reps@9
2Squat (Paused)28 reps@8
3Decline Crunch (Weighted)210 reps@9
4Decline Crunch10 reps@10

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 40 Min. 1.5x/week Upper focused P/P/L hypertrophy is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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.

40 Min. 1.5x/week Upper focused P/P/L hypertrophy 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

40 Min. 1.5x/week Upper focused P/P/L hypertrophy 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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