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Bodybuilding 4 Days a Week for 16 weeks
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Bodybuilding 4 Days a Week for 16 weeks

Mike F.
Mike F.· Feb 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Approx. 60 minute bodybuilding building program 4 days per week 16 weeks Standard exercises for most gyms Substitute as necessary / desired Small power building component with 6 reps per set, but still in the hypertrophy range.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
13.5%
Front Delts
11.6%
Abs
11%
Biceps
8.6%
Hamstrings
8%
Upper Back
7%
Chest
6.1%
Lats
6.1%
Quadriceps
6.1%
Glutes
6.1%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Forearms
3.7%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Calves
1.8%
Abductors
0.9%
Lower Back
0.9%
Adductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2Dumbbell Row310 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
5Pec Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
6Chest Supported Row (Machine)310 reps@8
7Push Up1AMRAP@10
8Pull-Up (Assisted)1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
3Bicep Curl (Cable)310 reps@8
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps@8
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)310 reps@8
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)310 reps@8
7Decline Sit Up (Weighted)325 reps@8
8Hanging Leg Raise310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Press110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2Seated Calf Raise310 reps@8
3Leg Extension310 reps@8
4Leg Curl310 reps@8
5Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
6Stiff Leg Deadlift310 reps@8
7Squat (Barbell)1AMRAP40%
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Overhead Press (Barbell)110 reps@8
18 reps@8
16 reps@8
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3Front Raise310 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
6Decline Sit Up (Weighted)325 reps@8
7Hanging Leg Raise310 reps@8
8Sit Up1AMRAP@10

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bodybuilding 4 Days a Week for 16 weeks is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 60 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.

Bodybuilding 4 Days a Week for 16 weeks 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bodybuilding 4 Days a Week for 16 weeks 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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