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Upgraded Upper/Posterior Split
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Upgraded Upper/Posterior Split

Fixing Spider Physiques One at a Time. Should get that Bench up too.

Louis Lestner
Louis Lestner· Jul 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
For those who want to specialise in the ‘movie star’ muscles to get that superhero look, whilst getting strong in the process. Your main performance metrics are flat smith bench, 30° incline smith bench, bent over barbell rows and zercher squats.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
20.1%
Chest
16.2%
Biceps
12.6%
Upper Back
8.7%
Lats
8%
Front Delts
7.5%
Quadriceps
5.9%
Abs
4.7%
Middle Delts
4.2%
Glutes
3.5%
Hamstrings
3.5%
Forearms
2.3%
Adductors
1.2%
Calves
1.2%
Rear Delts
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Smith Machine)55 reps@7
2Partial Lateral Raise120–30 reps@10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112–20 reps@10
4Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)18–15 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)56–10 reps@9.5
6V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)112–20 reps@10
7Skull Crusher (Barbell)46–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Barbell Row58 reps@7
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1AMRAP@10
3Pull-Up (Assisted)18–12 reps@10
4Dumbbell Bench Pullover112–20 reps@10
5Zercher Squat (Barbell)512 reps@7
6Calf Raise (Leg Press)112–20 reps@10
7Single Leg Extension112–20 reps@10
8Seated Hamstring Curl112–20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)58 reps@7
2Lateral Raise (Cable)112–20 reps@10
3Fly Press (Dumbbell)28–15 reps@10
4Decline Sit Up (Weighted)18–15 reps@10
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–20 reps@10
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)48–15 reps@10
7Bayesian Curl48–15 reps@10
8Concentration Curl120–30 reps@10
9Side Bend (Dumbbell)112–20 reps@9

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, Upgraded Upper/Posterior Split 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 90 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.

Upgraded Upper/Posterior Split is structured around 3 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.

Upgraded Upper/Posterior Split 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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