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Nippard Upper Lower Size & Strength
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Nippard Upper Lower Size & Strength

Nippard Upper Lower

Jon Bon Giorno, PhD
Jon Bon Giorno, PhD· Jun 2025
127athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Build Size & Strength—Fast. This 4-day upper/lower program by Jeff Nippard combines smart, science-based training with proven results. You'll train heavy compound lifts with dynamic progression (RPE- and %1RM-based), while hitting high-quality volume for maximum hypertrophy. Expect to get stronger and bigger—especially in your chest, back, and legs. Each big lift (like squats, bench, and deadlifts) starts with lighter warm-up sets—don't skip them. They're built-in for performance and injury prevention. Whether you're coming off a plateau or just ready to level up, this is a no-nonsense program that works.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
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
11.8%
Glutes
11.7%
Quadriceps
10.3%
Triceps
9.6%
Front Delts
8.9%
Upper Back
7.7%
Abs
7.3%
Chest
6.6%
Lats
5.9%
Biceps
5.9%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Adductors
2.8%
Lower Back
2.4%
Calves
2.1%
Forearms
1.6%
Rear Delts
1.1%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
44 reps75%
2Stiff Leg Deadlift25 reps@5
310 reps@7
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
Superset
4ALeg Curl315 reps@9
4BPull Through (Cable)315 reps@9
5Standing Calf Raise412 reps@8
6Cable Crunch430 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps40%
15 reps50%
46 reps70%
2Lat Pulldown25 reps@5
310 reps@8
3Overhead Press (Barbell)25 reps@5
310 reps@7
4T-Bar Row15 reps@5
312 reps@8
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)15 reps@5
38 reps@7
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)15 reps@5
312 reps@9
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)315–20 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps30%
15 reps40%
15 reps50%
25 reps80%
2Squat (Barbell)15 reps40%
25 reps50%
38 reps70%
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)15 reps@4
15 reps@5
412 reps@8
4Leg Extension312 reps@8
5Lying Leg Curl320 reps@8
6Seated Calf Raise315–20 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Pull-Up13 reps@2
36 reps@7
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@4
15 reps@5
48 reps@8
3Pendlay Row15 reps@5
320 reps@8
Superset
4AChest Fly (Cable)321 reps@8
4BFace Pull315 reps@8
5Lateral Raise (Machine)15 reps@5
324 reps@9
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
7Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@9

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Nippard Upper Lower Size & Strength is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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.

Nippard Upper Lower Size & Strength 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Nippard Upper Lower Size & Strength 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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