Science Based Upper Lower
4 day a week upper lower based on science to maximize gains.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 2 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 2 | 4–8 reps | @10 |
| Superset | ||||
| 3A | T-Bar Row | 2 | 4–8 reps | @10 |
| 3B | Kelso Shrug | 2 | AMRAP | @10 |
| 4 | Chest Press (Machine) | 2 | 4–8 reps | @10 |
| 5 | Lat Pulldown | 2 | 4–8 reps | @10 |
| 6 | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 2 | 6–10 reps | @10 |
| 7 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 8 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 1 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated Hamstring Curl | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 2 | Hack Squat | 2 | 4–6 reps | @10 |
| 3 | Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 4 | Leg Extension | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 5 | Hip Adductor (Machine) | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 6 | Seated Calf Raise | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 7 | Abs Crunch (Machine) | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 8 | Hanging Leg Raise | 2 | AMRAP | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 2 | 4–6 reps | @10 |
| 2 | Seated Row (Machine) | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 3 | Pec Deck (Machine) | 2 | 6–10 reps | @10 |
| Superset | ||||
| 4A | T-Bar Row | 2 | 4–6 reps | @10 |
| 4B | Kelso Shrug | 2 | AMRAP | @10 |
| 5 | Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell) | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 6 | Preacher Curl (Dumbbell) | 2 | 6–10 reps | @10 |
| 7 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 8 | Hammer Curl (Cable) | 1 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 2 | 4–6 reps | @10 |
| 2 | Leg Press | 2 | 4–8 reps | @10 |
| 3 | Seated Hamstring Curl | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 4 | Leg Extension | 2 | 6–10 reps | @10 |
| 5 | Seated Calf Raise | 2 | 5–8 reps | @10 |
| 6 | Abs Crunch (Machine) | 2 | 5–10 reps | @10 |
| 7 | Hanging Leg Raise | 2 | AMRAP | @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, Science Based Upper 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 70 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.
Science Based Upper Lower 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.
Science Based Upper 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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