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Bench Base Cycle 1
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Bench Base Cycle 1

Sam R.
Sam R.· May 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Feet up bench and building the back

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on maximal strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
21.5%
Front Delts
19.6%
Chest
13%
Upper Back
12.7%
Biceps
10.2%
Lats
6.5%
Rear Delts
6.3%
Forearms
4.7%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Abs
2.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ARear Delt Fly (Machine)130 reps@4
1BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)150 reps@5
1CBicep Curl (Cable)125 reps@5
1DFront Raise120 reps@5
2Bench Press (Wide Grip)28 reps70%
28 reps60%
3Seal Row48 reps@7–8
4Seated Row (Cable)212 reps@7–8
5Shrug (Trap Bar)310 reps@7–8
6Front Raise310 reps@7–8
7Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@7–8
8Face Pull125 reps@6–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ARear Delt Fly (Machine)130 reps@4
1BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)150 reps@5
1CBicep Curl (Cable)125 reps@5
1DFront Raise120 reps@5
2Bench Press (Paused)16 reps80%
3Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps72.5%
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)36 reps@7–8
5Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)48 reps@7–8
6Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)220 reps@7–8
7Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)412 reps@7–8
8Face Pull125 reps@6–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ARear Delt Fly (Machine)130 reps@4
1BTricep Rope Push Down (Cable)150 reps@5
1CBicep Curl (Cable)125 reps@5
1DFront Raise120 reps@5
2Bench Press (Paused)13 reps@7–8
3Pin Press Bench (Barbell)43 reps@7–8
4Dip (Weighted)36 reps@7–8
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)312 reps@7–8
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312 reps@7–8
7Rear Delt Fly (Machine)115 reps@7–8
112 reps@7–8
110 reps@7–8
8Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@7–8
9Face Pull125 reps@6–7

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Bench Base Cycle 1 is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 3 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.

Bench Base Cycle 1 is structured around 3 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Bench Base Cycle 1 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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