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Fishbowl Method
IntermediateFree

Fishbowl Method

Get as big as a fish

Robert M.
Robert M.· Oct 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
120 min
To get as big as a fish

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Chest
13.2%
Triceps
12%
Front Delts
10.3%
Quadriceps
9.6%
Upper Back
9.6%
Hamstrings
8.1%
Lats
7.9%
Glutes
7.3%
Abs
6.2%
Middle Delts
4.1%
Lower Back
3.8%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Biceps
2.4%
Calves
1.2%
Adductors
0.9%
Abductors
0.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Paused)16 reps77.5%
46 reps75%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)46 reps80%
3Lat Pulldown310–15 reps@8
4Face Pull315–20 reps@8
5Pendlay Row310–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)16 reps77.5%
46 reps75%
2Good Morning310–12 reps@8
3Hamstring Curl310–15 reps@8
4Ab Wheel420 reps@7–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)46–8 reps@8
2Bench Press (Paused)63 reps60%
3Cable Rear Delt Fly315–20 reps@8
4Standing Pullover (Cable)315–20 reps@8
5Hanging Leg Raise1AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@7
2Plank32 min@6–8
3Leg Press325–30 reps@8
4Leg Extension312–15 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Spoto Press45–6 reps65%
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@8
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@8
4Incline Bench Press (Barbell)310–12 reps@8
5Inverted Row2AMRAP@9
6Cable Crunch2AMRAP

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Fishbowl Method is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 120 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.

Fishbowl Method 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Fishbowl Method 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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