Swole AF

The Strength Cave

Bodybuilding, Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Andres Vargas

Are you ready GAIN MUSCLE like a MFer?!

The SWOLE AF program is going to help you pack on sidewalk splitting slabs of muscle.

Compound movements (squats, presses, deadlifts, etc.) make up the core of this program to place as much mechanical tension on the muscle as possible.

Plus, you'll have plenty of accessory work to get that metabolic pump and fuel maximum muscle growth.

By the end of this program, you will look and feel like a monster in the gym!

Scroll down to see a sample of this program.

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TRAINING STYLE: Bodybuilding

PROGRAM LENGTH: 12 weeks

TIME COMMITMENT: 5 Days Per Week, ~60-90 MInutes Per Session

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Build Quality Mass
Heavy compound lifts will drive mechanical tension (the #1 muscle building principle) while targeted isolation work creates a metabolic pump. Together, you have a 1-2 punch to build dense muscle that will stick around for the long haul!
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The Perfect Dose Response
Each workout has just the right amount of intensity and volume to give you skin busting pumps that will drive optimal growth!
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Science is on Your Side
This isn't your typical random "program" thrown together by an uneducated "influencer." I used real science and over 10 years of education and experience working with people just like you to build a program that delivers RESULTS!
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Expert Instruction and Guidance
I provide detailed instructions as well as my very own exercise demonstration videos to teach you proper lifting form and help you execute each training session to perfection.
Features
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Programming 5 days per week
Five badass training sessions per week await you with the goal of turning you into a BEAST!
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Exercise Video Guidance
I provide my very own instructional videos so you can nail your technique on every exercise.
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Detailed, Expert Instruction
Step by step directions are given throughout the training program so you always know how to attack and execute the program
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Get 24/7 access to your program through the TH app so your training goes wherever you go.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Weight Plates // Dumbbells // Bench // Squat Rack
Recommended
Cables // Machines // Pull Up Bar // Dip Station // Leg Press
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Upper Body - INTRO WEEK

A

Incline DB Bench Press

12, 10, 8

B

Chest Supported T Bar Row

12, 10, 8

C1

*Machine Pec Flies

2 x 15

C2

DB Lateral Raises

C3

*Push Ups

2 x MAX

D1

Machine Bicep Curls

D2

Single Arm DB Overhead Tricep Extension

E1

*DB Shrugs

3 x 20

E2

Rear Delt Flies

3 x 20

Monday
Lower Body - INTRO WEEK

A

Hack Squats

12, 10, 8

B

Conventional Deadlift

12, 10, 8

C1

Goblet Back Extensions

2 x 20

C2

DB Front Foot Elevated Split Squat

2 x 20

D1

*Machine Hip Adduction

2 x 20

D2

Single Leg Calf Raise w/ DB

2 x 15

E1

Leg Extensions

2 x 20

E2

Seated Hamstring Curls

2 x 20

F

EXERCISE OF CHOICE

Wednesday
Push (Chest, Shoulders, Tri's) - INTRO WEEK

A

DB Shoulder Press

12, 10, 8

B

*DB Bench Press

C1

DB Front Raise

C2

Dips

2 x MAX

D

*Single Arm Cable Flies

2 x MAX

E

*Seated Cable Y Raises

2 x 20

F

DB Tricep Skull Crushers

15, 12, 10

Thursday
Pull (Back, Bi's) - INTRO WEEK

A

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown

20, 15, 10

B

DB Single Arm Row

20, 15, 10

C1

Cable Moto Rows (Lats)

2 x 15

C2

Seated Cable Row

2 x 15

C3

Rear Delt Flies

2 x 20

D

Cable Bicep Curls

2 x 15

E

Reverse Biceps Curls

2 x 15

F

EXERCISE OF CHOICE

Friday
Legs - INTRO WEEK

A1

Barbell RDL

A2

*Goblet Squats

3 x 20

B1

Goblet Walking Lunges

2 x 15

B2

Walking Lunges (Bodyweight)

2 x MAX

C1

Smith Machine Hip Thrusts

C2

Hamstring Hold Psoas March

D1

Lying Leg Curl

2 x 15

D2

Machine Standing Calf Raises

2 x 15

E

Wall Squat Hold

2 x 1:00

Coach
coach-avatar Andres Vargas

Allow me to help you become an absolute BEAST in the gym! With over 10 years of hands on experience training professional athletes, powerlifters, and bodybuilders along with a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, I build highly effective programs that will get you jacked and strong!

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Take your physique to the next level. Commit to training like a beast and start making quality gains right now!

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FAQs
Does this program include coaching?
Not directly. I do provide detailed instructions and notes for each exercise as well as demonstration videos but you will not have access to me for questions or coaching. If you want access to me along with a program, feel free to reach out to me for custom program design and coaching services!
Do the exercises change at all?
The exercises stay consistent for several weeks at a time but some do change to similar & slightly more challenging variations over time. This consistency in practicing similar exercises for several weeks at a time is important for progressive overload and making efficient gains!
How much training experience do I need for this program?
This program is best for someone with experience and familiarity with lifting weights. The workouts are challenging and require a basic understanding of how to perform compound lifts with good form. If you are a beginner, try my Foundational Strength program first before doing this program.
How long do I have access to the program?
Train Heroic gives you access to this program for 1 full year. During that year, you can repeat this program as many times as you'd like :)
What if I have to modify the program or swap out an exercise?
You can easily make changes to the program or swap out an exercise in the app! Upon signing up, I'll send you a program guide that shows you exactly how to do it. Plus, I try to suggest substitutions in the exercise notes for certain movements as well.
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