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4-Day Upper Body and Core Workout Plan for Gym
Beginner–IntermediateFree

4-Day Upper Body and Core Workout Plan for Gym

Steven W.
Steven W.· Jun 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This 4-day gym program is designed for a 70-minute session, focusing on upper body and core strength using free weights and machines, avoiding leg exercises due injury. Each exercise includes 3–4 sets of 10–14 reps with 2-minute rests between sets. Sessions include a 5-minute warm-up and 5-minute cooldown. Consult your doctor before starting.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
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
20%
Upper Back
19.5%
Front Delts
14.1%
Biceps
10.9%
Lats
9.1%
Middle Delts
8.6%
Chest
7.3%
Forearms
3.2%
Other
2.7%
Abs
2.7%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Shrug (Dumbbell)310–14 reps@5–7
2Chest Press (Machine)410–14 reps@7–10
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–14 reps@7–10
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)410–14 reps@7–10
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)310–14 reps@7–10
6Cooldown15 min@4–5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Stretching13 min@4–5
2Preacher Curl (Barbell)310–14 reps@7–10
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)410–14 reps@7–10
4Bicep Curl (Machine)410–14 reps@7–10
5Kelso Shrug310–14 reps@7–10
6Seated Row (Cable)310–14 reps@7–10
7Cooldown15 min@4–5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Stretching15 min@4–5
2Shoulder Press (Machine)410–14 reps@7–10
3Seated Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) 310–14 reps@7–10
4Face Pull410–14 reps@7–10
5Abs Crunch (Machine)310–14 reps@7–10
6Cooldown15 min@4–5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Stretching15 min@4–5
2Chest Fly (Machine)110–14 reps@7–10
3Dumbbell Row310–14 reps@7–10
4Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)410–14 reps@7–10
5Seated Cable Woodchopper310–14 reps@7–10
6Cooldown15 min@4–5

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 4-Day Upper Body and Core Workout Plan for Gym is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

4-Day Upper Body and Core Workout Plan for Gym 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

4-Day Upper Body and Core Workout Plan for Gym 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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