32 reviews for Basement Bodybuilding: Upper Lower Program

5 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Basement bodybuilding is a beast and I trust him with my life.

3 weeks complete

6 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Very good so far. I expected this to be more of a hypertrophy program but it’s a bit of a hybrid. Interestingly enough my max bench PR’d after a few weeks of this program considering there’s no bench press. If you can bench more than you can smith (like me) then it shows that your chest is under biased from overpowered shoulders and stabilizers. I was stalled on bench till now. Some modifications: • I started adding in a rep of bench a week before any smith work just to keep testing baselines and they’re progressing. • Some days I do traditional squats instead of leg press because I’ve gotten to over 14 plates on leg press. Again, thanks to this program. I don’t especially like pressing over 700lbs on machines, too much risk for knee injuries. • I also mix some lateral raises in on leg days and aim to do abs at home. All in all great program to do after a pure hypertrophy program. And probably good to do after powerlifting for 8 weeks. Good on the joints and fatigue, No injuries or pain at all from this. I usually only like to do 3 to 4 days a week but I can do this 4 and even add an extra arm day and still feel refreshed on Monday. Thanks, basement man.

3 weeks complete

3 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Really enjoying the program so far! The exercises allow you to get a really great stretch and pump, it’s challenging without being impossible, and I’m a strong believer in the Smith Machine now. I’m slowly transitioning away from powerlifting and I’m glad I finally found a bodybuilding program that I like. 👍

5 weeks complete

8 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

good

3 weeks complete

8 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Keeping to 4 days is ideal for me. Consistently feel rested for every session. Size and strength are going up. All I could ask for

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Used this as my first program. Good results, hit 7+ prs each session. Can’t go wrong with it.

8 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Excellent program. Ran it in its entirety and saw especially good gain of size in my arms, quads and most of my shoulders. Would recommend for anyone who wants an efficient and effective program!

3 weeks complete

3 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Kept me nice and consistent with training and continued making gains even in an aggressive deficit with great recovery and intensity

5 weeks complete

4 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Great program! This is the longest I’ve followed a program and stayed consistent outside of working with a personal trainer. The structure is perfect for beginners or people that need a fresh routine with variety. The program starts with lower volume and sets you up perfectly for progressive overload. I’ve struggled with programs in the past that require 4-5 sets on bench press which has caused fatigue and led to shoulder injuries. This program has allowed me to build significant strength for my chest, shoulder and bench. Highly recommend!

7 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Me like. Barely any fatigue, prs every session, i like most of the lifts that are already present in the program. Overall 9/10 for me 😁