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Sculpt your upper body in just 4 weeks—build strength and confidence with every rep in this beginner-friendly program.

hailey N.
hailey N.· Jan 2026
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Unleash your upper body potential with this comprehensive 4-week program designed to sculpt and strengthen your muscles. Comprising 16 sessions, each lasting about 50 minutes, you'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting your back, shoulders, and arms using machines and dumbbells. Perfect for beginners and novices, this program balances intensity and technique, helping you build a solid foundation while achieving noticeable results. Get ready to elevate your lifting game and transform your upper body!

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
Upper Back
19.6%
Biceps
19.2%
Lats
14.7%
Front Delts
11%
Triceps
10.6%
Middle Delts
8.6%
Forearms
5.3%
Rear Delts
4.9%
Chest
4.9%
Abs
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown310 reps
2Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)212 reps
115 reps
3Dumbbell Row210 reps
112 reps
4Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)110 reps
112 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)120 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)210 reps
18 reps
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)112 reps
210 reps
3Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)212 reps
110 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)110 reps
112 reps
114 reps
5Chest Fly (Cable)210 reps
112 reps
6Lateral Raise (Machine)210 reps
112 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown210 reps
112 reps
2Seated Row (Cable)212 reps
115 reps
3Barbell Row310 reps
4Alternating Dumbbell Curl210 reps
115 reps
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)220 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)410 reps
2Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)412 reps
3Shrug (Dumbbell)38 reps
4Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension410 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310 reps
6Front Raise310 reps

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, upper is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

upper 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

upper 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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