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5x a Week Upper Lower Split (3x upper, 2x lower)
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5x a Week Upper Lower Split (3x upper, 2x lower)

Duncan
Duncan· Jun 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Literally just uploading my own program to boostcamp so I can use the app to track Unequal frequency for an equal physique. For those who find their upper body recovers quicker than their lower body and for superset enjoyers. An upper/lower split with an emphasis on the upper body. Also, side delts are on leg days to allow for more superset flexibility and to decrease time on upper body days. Feel free to slot another muscle group to leg day if you'd rather train side delts 3x a week and find that muscle doesn't affect performance on upper body days. I'd recommend arms or shoulders The exercises are what I personally do due to the layout of my gym and what I have available. If anyone actually runs this, feel free to change around the movements for what you have/like. Start with a lower volume and add more in later. Better to start with less and add more later-especially with a 3x a week upper body frequency. Suggested Days: Any Days work as long as you do them in this order, but these are the days I go to the gym cause I like lifting on the weekends M: Rest T: Lower 1 W: Upper 2 T: Rest F: Upper 2 S: Lower 2 S: Upper 3

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
13.3%
Triceps
11.3%
Front Delts
10.1%
Lats
9.5%
Biceps
8.9%
Quadriceps
7.4%
Hamstrings
6.4%
Glutes
5.9%
Chest
5.9%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Calves
3%
Forearms
2.9%
Abs
2.6%
Rear Delts
2%
Abductors
2%
Lower Back
1.7%
Adductors
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Back Extension20 reps
Superset
2ALeg Press40 reps
2BCalf Raise (Leg Press)40 reps
Superset
3ARomanian Deadlift (Barbell)30 reps
3BLu Raise20 reps
4Farmer's Walk (Weighted)20 reps
Superset
5ALateral Raise (Cable)40 reps
5BSissy Squat20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Barbell)40 reps
1BLat Pulldown30 reps
Superset
2ABarbell Row30 reps
2BJM Press30 reps
Superset
3AFace Pull30 reps
3BBayesian Curl30 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1ADip (Weighted)30 reps
1BChin-Up (Weighted)30 reps
Superset
2ASeated Row (Cable)30 reps
2BTricep Pushdown (Cable)40 reps
Superset
3AStanding Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)20 reps
3BPreacher Curl (EZ Bar)30 reps
Superset
4ADecline Sit Up (Weighted)20 reps
4BReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1High Bar Squat (Barbell)30 reps
Superset
2ALeg Extension30 reps
2BSeated Hamstring Curl30 reps
3Calf Raise (Leg Press)20 reps
Superset
4AHip Adductor (Machine)20 reps
4BHip Abductor (Machine)20 reps
Superset
5AUpright Row (Cable)30 reps
5BCable Crunch30 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AHigh Row30 reps
1BChest Press (Machine)30 reps
Superset
2AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)30 reps
2BT-Bar Row30 reps
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Cable)30 reps
3BOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)30 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, 5x a Week Upper Lower Split (3x upper, 2x lower) 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 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.

5x a Week Upper Lower Split (3x upper, 2x lower) is structured around 5 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.

5x a Week Upper Lower Split (3x upper, 2x lower) 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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