KONG: Savage Size in 12 Weeks Reviews
by Alex Bromley
KONG: Savage Size in 12 Weeks has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 963 Boostcamp lifters. 92% rated it 4 or 5 stars. Read how it went for them below, then start the program in the Boostcamp app.
Pyramids are making it challenging, especially with choosing to go up in weight each week by 5-10 pounds. (My choice) Some movements I haven’t gone up in weight, but focused more on slowing the movement down and maintaining proper form through the whole exercise. I still have to go through the reverse pyramids but have seen significant muscle growth on the scale and in the mirror. At this point, people and even my wife are asking what stack I’m running or when I started to cycle. Neither of those are the case, maintaining a strict diet and meeting the exercise requirements are a testament to how well this program works. I would recommend this to friends. If I was to give advice, take the time to really analyze the weights for each exercise day and the movements. As long as there is a consistent stretch and contraction for each muscle being used, it’s a guarantee this program works. Don’t feel that there is a need to throw a bunch of weight around.
Very good app with good multiple program
I am use to working on the same area in one session, this seems to bounce around. That’s not to say it will produce results. I am only beginning the fourth week today, and intend to complete the program, so really to early to give feedback either way.
Insane volume in phase 1. I need to spread this over 7 days
Kong fits this program
Very good for beginners, builds good strength and endurance
Absolutely bananas program. I used it to get back in the gym this year after several years off because the idea of doing SL5x5 again was simply unbearable. Kong was super fun, and introduced some killer variations that I didn't know about before. The block progression through weak points, underload and overload variations worked really well. Even though I was chronically underrecovered (toddler starting daycare = constantly sick and not enough sleep), I got good results. I finally have visible triceps and I set lifetime PRs in every main movement (lower numbers are PRs from several years ago): Squat: 140kg > 180kg Deadlift: 180kg > 220kg Bench: 90kg > 115kg Strict press: 55kgx5 > 70kgx5 Pendlay row: 100kg > 120kg. Ate at a maintanence, 180g protein/day and BW stayed constant around 117kg. I'd be curious to run this in a calorie surplus when I'm less fat (currently ~32%) and see what happens. The first week of overload variations felt a bit awkward after so long of highbar squats, etc., but the weeks after, my old 1RMs for reps felt like lifting on the moon. Great program, Bromley definitely knows his shit when it comes to programming. Make sure you eat enough and follow the intensity recommendations.
Good, definitely got stronger. Growth idk but I’m just getting back in the gym after a while.
Big fan of this program. A lot of variation. I was doing either 3-4 workouts a week or 3 break and then 3 depending on work schedule. Have gotten many remarks from friends and colleagues on the size I’ve put on over this program.
Good