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4-Day Beginner Strength Split
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4-Day Beginner Strength Split

Build strength, burn belly fat & transform your body — 4 days/week, beginner-friendly, progression-focused.

Rockstar
Rockstar· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This 12-week, 4-day upper/lower split is designed for beginners with a desk lifestyle who want to build real strength, reduce belly fat, and develop lasting habits. Each week follows a Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri structure with Upper A, Lower A, Upper B, and Lower B sessions lasting 45–70 minutes. The program uses a simple progression rule: when you hit the top of the rep range on all sets with good form, add the smallest weight increment next session. Every 6–8 weeks, take a deload week by reducing weights by 10–15% or cutting sets in half to prevent burnout. Paired with 8,000–10,000 daily steps, a calorie deficit, high protein intake, and 7–9 hours of sleep, this program is your complete foundation for body transformation.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
13.1%
Glutes
10.5%
Triceps
9.3%
Upper Back
8.7%
Quadriceps
8.7%
Front Delts
8.5%
Lats
7%
Abs
7%
Biceps
5.8%
Chest
5.2%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Calves
3.5%
Lower Back
2.6%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Forearms
1.2%
Adductors
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)35–8 reps
2Lat Pulldown38–12 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)210–15 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat36–10 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
3Leg Press310–12 reps
4Leg Curl310–15 reps
5Calf Raise (Machine)312–15 reps
6Plank330–60 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Barbell)38–12 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)38–12 reps
4Chest Press (Machine)38–12 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
6Face Pull312–15 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps
8Tricep Pushdown (Cable)210–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Trap Bar Deadlift34–6 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)38–12 reps
4Leg Curl310–15 reps
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps
6Hanging Knee Raise310–15 reps

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, 4-Day Beginner Strength 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 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 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.

4-Day Beginner Strength Split 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.

4-Day Beginner Strength 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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