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[The True Beast] 5 Day Antagonist Workout Program
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[The True Beast] 5 Day Antagonist Workout Program

Ethan MacLean
Ethan MacLean· Dec 2023
129athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Get Massive with this Intense 5 day Antagonist Workout Program. High Intensity Moderate volume Arnold x Torso Limbs Split. Weekly Schedule: Day 1 Chest and Back Day 2 Shoulders and Arms Day 3 Legs Day 4 Rest or Cardio Day 5 Torso/ Chest, Back, Shoulders Day 6 Limbs/ Legs and Arms Day 7 Rest or Cardio Week 5 and 10 are deload weeks. So keep the RPE pretty low, like 5 or less RPE. Progression: Start the first week with the lower rep range then progressively add reps every week until you hit the highest rep range, then add weight to lower the rep range ect. For Example: Week 1 bench press 3x5 200lb Week 2 bench press 3x7 200lb Week 3 bench press 3x8 200lb Week 4 bench press 3x5 205lb Week 5 deload bench press 2x6 170lb Rest: Rest between 2-4 minutes on compound lifts with no superset. Rest between 1-3 minutes on isolation lifts with no superset. Rest between 30 sec to 2 min 30 sec on compound lifts with a superset. Rest between 0 sec to 2 min on isolation lifts with a superset. If you want to switch a few exercises that is fine, but make sure it is something similar to the original and stick to the exercise all the way through the program. For Example: You don't have a Smith machine, or you want to do something else like barbell, you can switch smith bench press with regular bench press. That would be completely fine. Key things: Stay Consistent (don't skip workouts unless necessary) Progress weekly if you can (in reps or weight) Have enough rest time during the workout Eat enough protein and I highly recommend a bulk if can Get enough sleep (like 7-9 hours a night) Preform good form on the exercises I hope for the best for you. Get those gains.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
11.7%
Upper Back
11.5%
Triceps
10.8%
Chest
9.5%
Lats
9.3%
Hamstrings
8.3%
Middle Delts
7.8%
Quadriceps
7.1%
Glutes
6.3%
Biceps
4.7%
Abs
4.2%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Lower Back
2.5%
Calves
1.6%
Adductors
0.5%
Abductors
0.3%
Forearms
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Smith Machine)14–8 reps@7
14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
2Pendlay Row14–8 reps@7
14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
Superset
3AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
3BLat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
Superset
4AChest Fly (Machine)16–10 reps@10
4BReverse Pec Deck18–12 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AAD Press14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
1BChin-Up (Weighted)14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
Superset
2AJM Press14–8 reps@9
14–8 reps@10
2BHammer Curl16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Cable)16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
3BV-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)14–8 reps@7
14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
2Good Morning16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
Superset
3ASplit Squat (Smith Machine)16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
3BLeg Curl18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
Superset
4AStanding Calf Raise16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
4BDecline Crunch (Weighted)16–10 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
1BHigh Row16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
Superset
2ASeated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
2BLat Prayer16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
Superset
4ABent Over Row (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
4BChest Fly (Dumbbell)16–10 reps@9
16–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stiff Leg Deadlift14–8 reps@7
14–8 reps@8
2Leg Press14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
3Preacher Curl (Barbell)14–8 reps@8
14–8 reps@9
Superset
4ASingle Arm Overhead Tricep Extension (cable)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
4BUpright Row (Cable)18–12 reps@9
18–12 reps@10
5Leg Extension110–14 reps@9
110–14 reps@10

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, [The True Beast] 5 Day Antagonist Workout 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 10 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.

[The True Beast] 5 Day Antagonist Workout Program 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

[The True Beast] 5 Day Antagonist Workout 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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