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Level Up (5Day Female)
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Level Up (5Day Female)

Hi besties! This is a common workout split among gym girlies. It's often locked behind apps and subscriptions and nonsense, but no gatekeeping here.

Chris
Chris· Oct 2025
4athletes running this program
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Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Hi besties! This is a common workout split among gym girlies. It's a highly glute focused program, if that's what you're looking for. It's often locked behind apps and subscriptions and nonsense, but no gatekeeping here. Its basic layout and structure is thanks to Bret Contreras (BootyByBret), and long term commitment to it built a lot of influencer's bodies. Basic Split: Day 1 - Glutes & Hamstrings Day 2 - Back & Biceps Day 3 - Quads, Core & Calves Day 4 - Delts & Triceps Day 5 - Glutes & Hamstrings Basic Volume: Volume is measured in hard sets per week and represents the total “growth signal” sent to your body. Muscle growth is primarily driven by training close to failure, which creates high mechanical tension in the muscle. That tension signals your body to build new muscle tissue. Volume (sets/wk), is how much of this signal you are sending. Glutes - Very High (~30ish sets/wk) Delts, Quads, Hams (~10ish sets/wk) Everything Else (~5-10ish sets/wk) Intensity: RPE is a scale that counts how close a rep is to failing. Failure where you attempt to do a rep and your muscles are unable to produce the force to do so. RPE 10 = could not do more reps or load RPE 9 = could do 1 more rep RPE 8 = could do 2 more reps RPE 7 = could do 3 more reps RPE 6 = could do 4 more reps etc. In this program, each exercise includes a final AMRAP set (“as many reps as possible”) to gauge your proximity to failure. Earlier sets build volume; the last set ensures accurate RPE. Eg. Set 1 – 8–12 reps @ RPE 7 Set 2 – 8–12 reps @ RPE 7 Set 3 – 8–12 reps @ RPE 9 (AMRAP test) The program is also designed around evidence-based hypertrophy principles, combining block periodization with practical auto-regulation (RPE). It emphasizes high-quality training close to failure, strategic volume management, and progressive adaptation across distinct training phases. Periodization: Training Blocks The program is organised into block-periodized mesocycles, each lasting several weeks. This is mostly for fun and to give structure and guidance for starting. 1. Accumulation Block Focus: Adaptation to volume and learning RPE accuracy. The first two weeks serve as an “intro phase” to help your body adjust. The next two weeks push toward higher-quality sets and precise RPE control. 2. Intensification Block Focus: Increasing load and refining execution. Slightly lower reps and RPEs to manage fatigue while maintaining tension. Represents the “steady-state” of long-term training—balanced and sustainable. You can just copy the week and run it indefinitely if you'd like. 3. Testing Week A short phase to evaluate progress and reset motivation. Option to swap exercises, assess RPE accuracy, and plan the next cycle.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
11.3%
Upper Back
11.1%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Quadriceps
10.5%
Front Delts
8.6%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Triceps
6.9%
Rear Delts
6.8%
Lats
6%
Lower Back
5.2%
Abs
5.2%
Chest
3.4%
Biceps
3%
Cardio
2.5%
Abductors
1.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Thrust (Smith Machine)16–10 reps@6
16–10 reps@8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)16–10 reps@6
16–10 reps@8
3Step-Ups (Cable)18–12 reps@6
18–12 reps@8
4Abduction (Seated)112–16 reps@7
112–16 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Row (Cable)18–12 reps@7
18–12 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
3Reverse Pec Deck110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
4Cable Curl (Facing Away)110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
5Behind The Back Lateral Raise (Cable)110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
6Stair Climber110–20 min@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)16–10 reps@5
16–10 reps@7
2Reverse Lunge (Smith Machine)18–12 reps@6
18–12 reps@8
3Leg Extension110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
4Leg Press Calf Raise110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
5Cable Crunch110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@6
18–12 reps@8
2Lying Cable Lateral Raise18–12 reps@6
18–12 reps@8
3Dip (Bodyweight)1AMRAP@6
1AMRAP@8
4Face Pull110–15 reps@6
110–15 reps@8
5Stair Climber110–20 min@5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1B Stance Kas Hip Thrust (Smith Machine)18–12 reps@7
18–12 reps@9
2Back Extension (Weighted)110–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@9
3Glute Kickback (Cable)112–16 reps@8
112–16 reps@10
4Abduction Machine (Standing)112–16 reps@8
112–16 reps@10
5Leg Curl110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@10

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Level Up (5Day Female) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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.

Level Up (5Day Female) is structured around 5 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Level Up (5Day Female) 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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