Basement Bodybuilding: Upper Lower Program Reviews

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Maurice W.

52 · 7 days ago

3 wks complete3 yrs experienceMeet expectation strength gainsMeet expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Nice change from usual reddit ppl style workout. Focuses equally on lower and upper. 2 sets only, so add on warm ups

Aaron

32 · a month ago

3 wks completeMeet expectation strength gainsMeet expectation muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Great program so far excited to finish

Man, 26 · a month ago

3 wks complete1 yr experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Basement purists stand up

Jean P.

Man · a month ago

7 wks complete5 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsMore than expected muscle gains

Great program for me moving from 5x5 style training after ppl didn't workout. Would recommend to watch his YouTube videos to understand his logic and training philosophies, which will help you make the most out of this program. Good gains after 2 consistent months, and most importantly it made me excited to go to the gym again after a few injuries and working out inconsistently in-between that.

Anonymous lifter

Man, 31 · 2 months ago

1 wks complete1 yr experienceLess than expected strength gainsLess than expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

I like most of the exercise selection but I didn't make noticeable gains. I trained to failure or within 1 rep of failure on all exercises except for leg press which I trained to 1-2 RIR. I disliked the power shrug, it felt awkward and I disliked doing so many RDLs and military press because the barbells are always taken. I often subbed them out with machine equivalents. I gained about 5 lbs of body weight but most of my lifts haven't increased at all. Specifically my bench press hasn't gone up at all. I've done gzclp and other similar barbell focused, minimalist LP programs in the past and also didn't make great gains, so I suspect it isn't an issue with the program, but either way, I followed the program for the most part (skipped some RDLs) and trained to failure without much gains so I am disappointed. I'm going to try running it again and adding a set to every lift to see if it is an issue of insufficient volume but this will be my third time running it so I'm not particularly optimistic. I will still try.

Pentti B.

Man, 63 · 2 months ago

5 wks complete2 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Feels like putting the horisontal rows on lowerdays makes makes a big difference for me as upperdays has felt crowded with exrecises in programs i have followed previously. Exilent program.

Brian H.

Man, 32 · 2 months ago

5 wks complete5 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Swapped out a few exercises but mostly untouched. I've been doing 2 days on and 1 day off. It's been a good program.

rob bailey

Man, 25 · 2 months ago

5 wks complete4 yrs experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Efficient program for people who are busy and detrained individuals. Will be running this for a bit👍

Jacob

Man, 32 · 4 months ago

3 wks complete1 yr experienceAs expected strength gainsAs expected muscle gainsMarginal modifications

Some stuff my gym didn’t have I did close as I could

Benjamin L.

Man, 24 · 5 months ago

4 yrs experienceMore than expected strength gainsMore than expected muscle gains

Best gains I've made to date. Literally I can't wait to run it again. Prioritize stable movements and just push hard af