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Upper Lower Villain
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Upper Lower Villain

SBL

Diego
Diego· Oct 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
A science-based workout program designed for beginner to intermediate lifters who want to build strength, progress safely, and see consistent results. Increase the weight once you can complete all sets with 9-10 reps (progressive overload). Aim to train within 1–2 RIR (reps in reserve), occasionally going to failure (on the last set of the last exercise, for example) if fatigue is well managed. You can work with 8 reps taken close to failure instead of 10 if preferred. Adjust the number of sets per muscle group depending on your individual strengths and weaknesses.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Hamstrings
12.5%
Triceps
11.2%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Front Delts
8.2%
Glutes
7.8%
Upper Back
7.8%
Biceps
7.8%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Chest
5.2%
Lats
5.2%
Abs
4.3%
Rear Delts
3.9%
Adductors
3.4%
Forearms
2.6%
Calves
2.6%
Cardio
1.7%
Lower Back
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)25–9 reps
2Leg Curl36–10 reps
3Leg Extension36–10 reps
4Stiff Leg Deadlift16–10 reps
5Hip Thrust (Machine)16–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
2Linear Row (Machine)36–10 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
4Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)36–10 reps
5Bicep Curl (Machine)36–10 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Machine)36–10 reps
7Cardio (LISS)110–20 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press26–10 reps
2Lying Leg Curl36–10 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
4Hip Adductor (Machine)36–10 reps
5Seated Calf Raise36–10 reps
6Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)36–10 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
2Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)36–10 reps
3Shoulder Press (Machine)26–10 reps
4Seated Row (Machine)36–10 reps
5Tricep Extension (Cable)26–10 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
7Cardio (LISS)110–20 min

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, Upper Lower Villain 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.

Upper Lower Villain 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.

Upper Lower Villain 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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