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Tyler’s Upper/Lower split
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Tyler’s Upper/Lower split

Strength based program that is higher volume, but well rounded and should hit most (if not all) muscle groups.

Tyler S
Tyler S· Mar 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This is an upper/lower split with an additional arms day that’s targeted for beginners who want to slam volume. There is no difference between the weeks in any sense, this is set with a 12 week program so you can try it out for 3 months and perhaps make your own variations! While I personally Incline Bench on both upper days, feel free to swap that out with flat pressing if you prefer that as well. I just find Incline Bench is a bit nicer on my shoulders, but up to you!

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
Triceps
11.1%
Front Delts
9.8%
Upper Back
9.2%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Glutes
8.6%
Hamstrings
8.6%
Abs
7.1%
Lats
6.2%
Biceps
5.8%
Chest
5.5%
Middle Delts
4.9%
Forearms
3.1%
Cardio
2.5%
Calves
2.5%
Lower Back
2.5%
Adductors
2.2%
Abductors
1.2%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@9
18 reps@9
18 reps@9
2T-Bar Row312 reps@8.5
3Military Press (Barbell)312 reps@9
4Pull-Up (Weighted)215 reps@8.5
5Shrug (Barbell)215 reps@9
6Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)312 reps@8
7Dip (Weighted)312 reps@9
8Dead Hang15 min@10
9Cardio120 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Calf Raise (Machine)115 reps@10
115 reps@10
2Leg Extension312 reps@8.5
3Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@9
4Hip Thrust (Machine)116 reps@9
116 reps@9
5Hip Adductor (Machine)115 reps@10
6Hip Abductor (Machine)115 reps@10
7Abs Crunch (Machine)210 reps@9
8Cardio120 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38 reps@9
2Barbell Row312 reps@9.5
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
4Lat Pulldown212 reps@8.5
5Lateral Raise (Cable)26 reps@10
6French Press38 reps@9
7Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)312 reps@9
8Dead Hang15 min@10
9Cardio120 min@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Calf Raise (Machine)115 reps@10
115 reps@10
2Lying Leg Curl212 reps@9
3Squat (Barbell)310 reps@9
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps@8
5Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)215 reps@10
6Hip Adductor (Machine)115 reps@10
7Hip Abductor (Machine)115 reps@10
8Dragon Flag310 reps@10
9Cardio120 min@6

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, Tyler’s Upper/Lower split 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 90 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.

Tyler’s Upper/Lower split 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.

Tyler’s Upper/Lower split 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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