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Rich Piana's 5 Day Split
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Rich Piana's 5 Day Split

Filip P.
Filip P.· Jun 2024
13athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
110 min
Rich Piana's 5 Day Split is an intensive bodybuilding program designed to maximize muscle hypertrophy. It follows a structured 5-day routine, each day targeting a specific muscle group with a mix of compound and isolation exercises. The program typically runs from Monday to Friday, allowing for weekends off to aid recovery. This schedule ensures that each muscle group gets ample rest while being hit with high-intensity training sessions.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Upper Back
13%
Chest
10.4%
Front Delts
10%
Hamstrings
9.6%
Biceps
9.5%
Triceps
9.4%
Rear Delts
8.4%
Quadriceps
6.8%
Lats
6%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Glutes
5%
Lower Back
2.6%
Abs
2%
Forearms
1.4%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
2Reverse Pec Deck512–15 reps
3Lat Pulldown512–15 reps
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)412–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)512 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)512 reps
3Chest Fly (Cable)616–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lying Leg Curl412–15 reps
2Single-Leg Leg Curl412–15 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift512 reps
4Leg Extension412 reps
5Leg Press412 reps
6Hack Squat512 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)512–15 reps
2Shoulder Press (Machine)412–15 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)512–15 reps
4Shrug (Barbell)412–15 reps
5Front Raise412–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bicep Curl (Cable)412–15 reps
2Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)512–15 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Machine)512–15 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
5V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)412–15 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)412 reps
7Bench Press (Close Grip)410–12 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, Rich Piana's 5 Day 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 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 110 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.

Rich Piana's 5 Day Split 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Rich Piana's 5 Day 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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