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Resistance Band Upper/Lower
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Resistance Band Upper/Lower

Build muscle anywhere with science-backed resistance band & bodyweight workouts—maximize gains in just 30-45 minutes, no gym needed. Research built & AI backed.

Mariano N.
Mariano N.· Jul 2025
38athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle
Equipment
At Home
Session length
40 min
This 4-day upper/lower split uses science-backed exercises to maximize muscle growth with just bands and bodyweight, focusing on progressive overload, stretch-mediated hypertrophy, and compound movements. Each session includes 4-5 exercises and trains muscles 2x/week for optimal gains. Perfect For: - Travelers / Home lifters with minimal equipment. - Intermediate/advanced trainees wanting an athletic, muscular physique. Progression Plan: - Weeks 1-2: Master form, moderate band tension. - Weeks 3-4: Increase resistance (thicker band) or reps by 10%. - Weeks 5+: - Add drop sets (e.g., heavy band → light band mid-set). - Use isometric pauses (2 sec at peak contraction). Outcome: Expect visible muscle growth, improved strength, and athletic performance in 8-12 weeks.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who prefer training at home with minimal equipment

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
20%
Glutes
16.7%
Hamstrings
16.7%
Upper Back
13.3%
Quadriceps
6.7%
Lower Back
6.7%
Other
6.7%
Lats
6.7%
Biceps
3.3%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Push Up (Band)48–10 reps@9
2Overhead Press (Band)38–10 reps@9
3Fly (Band)312–15 reps@9
4Tricep Extension (Band)310–12 reps@9
5Pallof Press310 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Band)48–12 reps@9
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Bodyweight)38–10 reps@9
3Nordic Curl36–8 reps@9
4Calf Raise (Band)315–20 reps@9
5Jump Rope30.5 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bent Over Row (Band)48–12 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown (Band)310–12 reps@9
3Band Face Pull312–15 reps@9
4Bicep Curl (Band)310–12 reps@9
5Woodchopper (Band)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Band)48–12 reps@9
2Hip Thrust (Band)310–12 reps@9
3Seated Leg Curl (Band)312–15 reps@9
4Pallof Press310 reps

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, Resistance Band 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 is a home workout program. No gym required. 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 40 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.

Resistance Band 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.

Resistance Band 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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