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The muscle butter program
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The muscle butter program

This program is a spit of strength training and volume as well as well some body weight movement it’s basically a push pull and legs program

John C.
John C.· Aug 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
The purpose is pretty simple, just lifting some weights

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.1%
Chest
10%
Front Delts
9.6%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Biceps
9%
Lats
8.4%
Upper Back
8%
Glutes
7.8%
Triceps
7.4%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Abs
3.3%
Calves
3%
Adductors
2.2%
Lower Back
1.4%
Forearms
1.1%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Abductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)120 reps50%
112 reps70%
13 reps85%
11 rep95%
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)27–15 reps
3Dumbbell Bench Pullover215 reps
125 reps
4Pec Fly (Dumbbell)37–15 reps
5Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)37–15 reps
6Arnold Press27–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)120 reps55%
115 reps70%
16 reps80%
12 reps90%
2Upright Row (Barbell)47–15 reps
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)47–15 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–18 reps
5Pull-Up (Weighted)3AMRAP
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)3AMRAP
7Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)48–12 reps
8Hammer Curl46–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)112 reps70%
16 reps80%
13 reps90%
2Lunge (Dumbbell)47–15 reps
3Standing Calf Raise37–15 reps
4Squat (Paused)312–18 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)312 reps60%
2Chest Press (Machine)215 reps
125 reps
3Cable Crossover312–20 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)37–15 reps
5Shoulder Press (Machine)215 reps
125 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps75%
2Lat Pulldown36–12 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)36–12 reps
4Bicep Curl (Cable)36–12 reps
5Single Arm Iso Row36–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps75%
2Leg Press215 reps
120 reps
3Leg Extension37–15 reps
4Leg Curl37–15 reps
5Seated Calf Raise215 reps
125 reps
6Lying Leg Curl37–15 reps

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, The muscle butter 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 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 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.

The muscle butter program is structured around 6 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.

The muscle butter 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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