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4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus)
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4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus)

Transform your physique in just 12 weeks with this focused upper-lower split—maximize gains and sculpt your body from the comfort of your garage gym.

Devin Jenness
Devin Jenness· Oct 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
**4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus)** is a comprehensive 12-week bodybuilding program designed to maximize muscle growth through a structured upper-lower split. With four training days per week, you'll focus on upper body strength and hypertrophy, incorporating classic lifts like the bench press and bent-over rows, alongside targeted accessory movements. Each session lasts about 60 minutes, making it perfect for both novice and intermediate lifters looking to build a solid foundation in a garage gym setting. Get ready to push your limits and transform your physique!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
11.5%
Lats
11.2%
Hamstrings
10.5%
Upper Back
9.9%
Quadriceps
8.7%
Biceps
7.8%
Front Delts
7.3%
Triceps
7.1%
Glutes
6.2%
Rear Delts
5.3%
Calves
5.3%
Middle Delts
2.7%
Lower Back
2.5%
Abs
2.3%
Forearms
1.1%
Adductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
25–8 reps@8–10
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
25–8 reps@8–10
3Chest Fly (Cable)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
4Pull-Up (Assisted)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
15–8 reps@8–10
5Hammer Curl (Cable)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
6One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
2High Bar Squat (Barbell)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
15–8 reps@8–10
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8–10
4Standing Calf Raise315–30 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Straight Arm Pulldown18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
28–15 reps@8–10
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
15–8 reps@8–10
3Kroc Row15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
15–8 reps@8–10
4Chest Fly (Cable)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
6Rear Delt Fly (Cable)18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
7Bayesian Curl18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl18–15 reps@6–8
18–15 reps@7–10
18–15 reps@8–10
2Deadlift (Barbell)15–8 reps@6–8
15–8 reps@7–10
15–8 reps@8–10
3Leg Extension28–15 reps@8–10
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)25–8 reps@8–10
5Seated Calf Raise315–30 reps@8–10

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, 4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 60 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus) is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

4 Day Upper Lower Hypertrophy (Upper Focus) is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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