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Low volume upper lower
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Low volume upper lower

Transform your physique with targeted sessions that maximize gains in minimal time—12 weeks to a stronger, more defined you!

Joao  L.
Joao L.· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
**Low Volume Upper Lower Program** Embark on a transformative 12-week journey with the Low Volume Upper Lower program, designed for intermediate lifters looking to maximize muscle growth and strength. This program features 48 workouts, each lasting approximately 70 minutes, focusing on bodybuilding principles. You'll alternate between upper and lower body sessions, utilizing a full gym to perform a variety of targeted exercises. Experience efficient training that prioritizes intensity and quality over quantity, ensuring you achieve your fitness goals with confidence and precision. Get ready to elevate your lifting game!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10%
Quadriceps
10%
Front Delts
9%
Upper Back
8%
Lats
8%
Biceps
8%
Hamstrings
8%
Abs
7%
Chest
6%
Middle Delts
6%
Glutes
6%
Adductors
5%
Calves
4%
Rear Delts
2%
Forearms
1%
Lower Back
1%
Abductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
2Pec Deck (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
4Seated Row (Cable)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Cable)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
6Preacher Curl (Barbell)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Standing Calf Raise16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
2Squat (Barbell)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
3Lying Leg Curl16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
4Hip Adductor (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Leg Extension16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
6Cable Crunch16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
2Leg Press16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
3Hip Adductor (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
4Leg Extension16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
6Abs Crunch (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown26–8 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
3Chest Press (Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
4Seated Military Press (Smith Machine)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
6Bayesian Curl16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10
7Tricep Kickback16–8 reps@9
16–8 reps@10

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, Low volume 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 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 70 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.

Low volume 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.

Low volume 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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