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Pure AesthetiX: V-Taper Powerbuilding Program
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Pure AesthetiX: V-Taper Powerbuilding Program

Ezra Kim
Ezra Kim· Oct 2024
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
Recommended Training Schedule: Monday: Back and Legs Tuesday: Chest, Shoulders, and Arms Wednesday: Rest Thursday: Chest, Shoulders, and Legs Friday: Shoulders and Arms Saturday: Cardio and Abs Sunday: Rest Program Goal: The main goal of the program is to make you stronger as well as improving your muscle mass by emphasizing the V-taper. Program Overview: This program utilizes a variety of rep ranges to optimize strength and hypertrophy. Top Set with Back-Off Sets: Employed for the primary powerlifting movements (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift) to maximize strength gains and enhance neural adaptations. Reverse Pyramid Sets: Utilized for secondary compound lifts, providing additional volume while maintaining a focus on strength development. Pyramid Sets: Implemented for accessory movements to increase time under tension and emphasize hypertrophy. Exercise Selections: The selected exercises are designed to enhance both strength and aesthetic appearance, with a strong emphasis on developing the shoulders and back. This program incorporates a Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) approach, featuring both heavy and volume-focused sessions for each of the big three lifts, as well as the overhead press. This DUP methodology is a well-established strategy that effectively increases strength while also optimizing hypertrophy. Progression Strategy: Aim to progressively increase the weight lifted, whether on a weekly, biweekly, or other feasible basis, depending on your individual fitness level. Adhere to the prescribed RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) ranges for optimal results. Accessory Exercises: Accessory movements are suggestions and may be replaced with similar exercises or entirely different ones to better align with your specific needs, goals, and available resources. Focus on making consistent progress throughout the duration of the program.

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
Front Delts
12.6%
Triceps
10.9%
Middle Delts
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Chest
9.1%
Upper Back
8.6%
Glutes
7.4%
Lats
6%
Biceps
6%
Quadriceps
5.7%
Rear Delts
5.1%
Abs
4.6%
Adductors
2%
Lower Back
1.7%
Forearms
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)13 reps@8–9
36 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Stiff Leg Deadlift16 reps
18 reps
110 reps
5Standing Pullover (Cable)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Face Pull115 reps
112 reps
110 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)13 reps@8–9
36 reps
2Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3AMRAP
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)13 reps@8–9
26 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)16 reps
18 reps
110 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Squat (Barbell)16 reps
18 reps
110 reps
6Lying Leg Curl112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)110 reps
18 reps
16 reps
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3AMRAP
3Incline Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Reverse Pec Deck115 reps
112 reps
110 reps
5Rope Hammer Curl115 reps
112 reps
110 reps
6Lateral Raise (Cable)3AMRAP

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, Pure AesthetiX: V-Taper Powerbuilding 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 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 90 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.

Pure AesthetiX: V-Taper Powerbuilding Program 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.

Pure AesthetiX: V-Taper Powerbuilding 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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