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THICK AND WIDE 5 day (Chest, Back, Rear Delt, Forearm focus)
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THICK AND WIDE 5 day (Chest, Back, Rear Delt, Forearm focus)

Owen F.
Owen F.· Mar 2024
77athletes running this program
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Overview

Length
1 week
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Upper focus 5 day a week intermediate bodybuilding program. With emphasis on the Upper body muscles of the: Chest, Back ( lats in particular), and the forearms. Lower volume for the legs with an emphasis on quads. All exercises to be done with a controlled eccentric and momentary pause in the lengthened position of possible. Use an “evolving rep range” to progress where you start nearer to the bottom of the rep range with a given weight from week to week until you hit the top end on you first set, then add 5/2.5 and start again. This keeps intensity high so you get the most out of each set.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.6%
Front Delts
9.7%
Biceps
9.4%
Chest
9.1%
Upper Back
9.1%
Lats
7.1%
Forearms
6.2%
Hamstrings
6.2%
Quadriceps
5.3%
Glutes
5.3%
Lower Back
4.4%
Abs
4.4%
Middle Delts
4.1%
Rear Delts
3.8%
Calves
2.4%
Adductors
1.8%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)35–10 reps@9.5
Superset
2ALat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)18–12 reps@9.5
28–12 reps@9.5
Superset
Superset
Superset
5Achest supported ez row16–12 reps@9.5
16–1 reps@9.5
5BRear Delt Fly (Machine)28–12 reps
5CPec Fly (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
Superset
6APullover (EZ Bar)38–12 reps
6BReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps
6CWrist Curls315–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AHack Squat35–10 reps
1BShrug (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
Superset
2ABack Extension (Weighted)38–12 reps
2BStanding Calf Raise312–15 reps
Superset
3ALeg Extension310–15 reps
3BCable Crunch312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ABench Press (Close Grip)45–10 reps
1BPreacher Curl (Barbell)45–10 reps
Superset
2ADumbbell Row38–12 reps
2BY Raise312–15 reps
Superset
3AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps
3BBayesian Curl28–12 reps
3CWrist Curls215–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AGood Morning35–10 reps
1BStraight Leg Calf Raise112–15 reps
Superset
2ALeg Press315–20 reps
2BHip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps
Superset
3ASeated Hamstring Curl38–12 reps
3BSit Up310–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ASeated Military Press (Barbell)35–10 reps
1BHigh Row18–1212 reps
28–12 reps
Superset
2ALateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps
2BIncline Chest Press (Machine)38–12 reps
Superset
3AReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310–15 reps
3BBicep Curl (EZ Bar)1AMRAP
3CTricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps

Common questions

Yes, THICK AND WIDE 5 day (Chest, Back, Rear Delt, Forearm focus) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 1 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 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.

THICK AND WIDE 5 day (Chest, Back, Rear Delt, Forearm focus) 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 1 week. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

THICK AND WIDE 5 day (Chest, Back, Rear Delt, Forearm focus) 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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