Dr Will Cut & Build Workout
This is a program that was inspired by one that Dr Mike Israetel created for Will Tennyson where Will was trying to cut weight and build muscle at the same time
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine) | 1 | 8 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 2 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 3 | Narrow Grip Lat Pull | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 4 | Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 5 | Lying Leg Raise | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Shoulder Press (Smith) | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 2 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 3A | Bayesian Curl | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 3B | Reverse Cable Curl | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | EZ Bar Skull Crusher | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 4B | Cable Crossover Tricep Extension | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belt Squat | 1 | 8 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 2 | Raised Heel Sumo Squat (Smith) | 1 | 6 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 6 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 6 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 6 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 6 reps | @7 | ||
| 3 | Good Morning | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | Cable Y Raise | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 4B | Super ROM Lateral Raise | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 5A | Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 5B | EZ Bar Cable Curl | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 2 | High Cable Chest Fly | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 3 | Wide Grip Low Row | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | Lying Dumbbell Curl | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 4B | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 5 | Standing Cable Oblique Twist | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Smith Machine) | 1 | 8 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 8 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 2A | Leg Press | 1 | 10 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 10 reps | @7 | ||
| 2B | Calf Raise (Leg Press) | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 3 | Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight) | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | Lying Cable Curl | 1 | 12 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 12 reps | @7 | ||
| 4B | Tricep Extension (Cable) | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 5 | Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 1 | 15 reps | @7 |
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
| 1 | 15 reps | @7 | ||
Weeks 2–6 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Dr Will Cut & Build Workout is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 50 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.
Dr Will Cut & Build Workout 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Dr Will Cut & Build Workout 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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