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Upper-Lower 8 Week Plan
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Upper-Lower 8 Week Plan

A simple at-home hypertrophy program. Sets should be close to failure.

aten55
aten55· Nov 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
40 min
Hypertrophy!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
9.9%
Biceps
9.9%
Triceps
9.9%
Chest
8.8%
Lats
8.8%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Front Delts
7.7%
Forearms
7.2%
Hamstrings
6.6%
Abs
6.6%
Glutes
4.4%
Calves
4.4%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Middle Delts
2.2%
Lower Back
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pec Fly (Dumbbell)28–10 reps
2Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)26–8 reps
3Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–10 reps
4Bicep Curl (Cable)38–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
6Seated Row (Cable)26–8 reps
7Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Stiff Leg Deadlift26–8 reps
2Leg Extension28–10 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)210–12 reps
4Cable Crunch210–12 reps
5Calf Raise (Bodyweight)210–12 reps
6Wrist Curls212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)26–8 reps
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)26–8 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)210–12 reps
4Pec Fly (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
5Lat Pulldown210–12 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Cable)28–10 reps
7Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–8 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lying Leg Curl210–12 reps
2Sissy Squat212–15 reps
3Standing Calf Raise212–15 reps
4Cable Crunch26–8 reps
5Wrist Curls212–15 reps
6Leg Extension26–8 reps

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, Upper-Lower 8 Week Plan 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 garage 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 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.

Upper-Lower 8 Week Plan 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Upper-Lower 8 Week Plan 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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