Hypertrophy Training Programs

Programs designed to build muscle. Higher volume, moderate intensity, and progressive overload — the fundamentals of muscle growth.

8 programs

Modern

CBum's Classic Physique Split

Chris Bumstead's 5-day bro split — the training behind five Classic Physique Mr. Olympia titles. Chest, Back, Shoulders, Legs, Arms. Free .trn download.

bro/splithypertrophy5x/weekmoderate vol
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1960s-70sClassic

Arnold's Golden Era Split

The legendary 6-day high-volume split used by Arnold Schwarzenegger during his Mr. Olympia reign. Train each body part twice per week with the blueprint that built one of the greatest physiques in bodybuilding history.

push/pull/legshypertrophy6x/weekhigh vol
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1980s-90sClassic

Yates Blood & Guts

Dorian Yates' brutally efficient HIT system — one all-out set to failure per exercise. The program that built six consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1992-1997).

bro/splithypertrophy4x/weeklow vol
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1960s-70sClassic

Arnold's Blueprint to Mass

Arnold's full competition-era program from the 1970s. Twice-a-day training, 6 days a week, insane volume. The routine behind seven Mr. Olympia titles.

bro/splithypertrophy6x/weekhigh vol
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Modern

Push Pull Legs (Intermediate)

The classic 6-day Push Pull Legs split for intermediates — the most popular hypertrophy template on the internet. Download the full PPL program as a .trn file.

push/pull/legshypertrophy6x/weekmoderate vol
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1960s-70sClassic

Gironda's 8x8

Vince Gironda's brutal high-volume system — 8 sets of 8 with minimal rest. The 'Iron Guru' method that built movie-star physiques and broke gym rats since the 1960s.

bro/splithypertrophy5x/weekhigh vol
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1980s-90sClassic

Mentzer's Heavy Duty

Mike Mentzer's Heavy Duty system — the HIT program that proved one all-out set could build more muscle than ten easy ones. Low volume, maximum intensity.

customhypertrophy3x/weeklow vol
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1960s-70sClassic

Arnold's Golden Six

Arnold Schwarzenegger's beginner full-body routine from his Munich training days, circa 1966. Six exercises, three times per week — the foundation that launched a legend.

full/bodyhypertrophy3x/weekmoderate vol
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