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4 Day Upper/Lower Planet Fitness Plan (Machine & Dumbbell)
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4 Day Upper/Lower Planet Fitness Plan (Machine & Dumbbell)

Michael Dawson (dawsySK)
Michael Dawson (dawsySK)· Apr 2024
179athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
As you probably know, Planet Fitness is known for only having machines and dumbbells. That’s all you really need to get in an efficient workout – especially if you’re still just beginning your fitness journey. The workout below is a 4 day upper/lower workout program that utilizes only machine, dumbbell, and bodyweight exercises. Perform the workout program for about 8 weeks – at that point, you can progress to a new workout program.

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 with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
10.7%
Quadriceps
10.2%
Upper Back
9.8%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Lats
9%
Front Delts
8.6%
Chest
8.3%
Triceps
7.6%
Middle Delts
6.5%
Biceps
5.2%
Lower Back
5.2%
Calves
3.5%
Abs
2.4%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Adductors
0.8%
Forearms
0.7%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
2Chest Fly (Machine)310–15 reps
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
4Lat Pulldown48–12 reps
5Shoulder Press (Machine)48–12 reps
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
7Tricep Extension (Machine)28–12 reps
8Bicep Curl (Cable)210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press48–12 reps
2Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
3Leg Extension312–15 reps
4Leg Curl312–15 reps
5Glute Kickback312–15 reps
6Calf Raise (Machine)320 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
2Face Pull310–15 reps
3Smith Machine Row48–15 reps
4Pull-Up (Assisted)48–12 reps
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
6Chest Fly (Cable)310–15 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
8Skull Crusher28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat48–12 reps
2Smith Machine Hip Thrusts48–12 reps
3Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
4Lunge (Dumbbell)310–15 reps
5Seated Leg Curl310–15 reps
6Seated Calf Raise320 reps

Weeks 2–8 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 Planet Fitness Plan (Machine & Dumbbell) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full 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 Planet Fitness Plan (Machine & Dumbbell) 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 8 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 Planet Fitness Plan (Machine & Dumbbell) 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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