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UL hypertrophy
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UL hypertrophy

Upper Lower fun

Michael H.
Michael H.· Aug 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
60 min
Upper Lower split for hypertrophy

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 set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.4%
Glutes
12.4%
Hamstrings
11.6%
Triceps
10.8%
Front Delts
8.3%
Upper Back
5.9%
Lats
5.9%
Biceps
5.4%
Abs
5.4%
Chest
5.1%
Middle Delts
4.8%
Calves
4.3%
Lower Back
2.7%
Adductors
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@8–9
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@8–9
3Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–9
4Pullover (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–9
5One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8–9
6Tricep Kickback312–15 reps@8–9
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Goblet Squat46–8 reps@8–9
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–9
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8–9
4Step-Up (Weighted)310–12 reps@8–9
5Single Leg Calf Raise (Weighted)415–20 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@8–9
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@8–9
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–9
4Face Pull312–15 reps@8–9
5Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8–9
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)46–8 reps@8–9
2Single Leg Romanian Deadlift38–10 reps@8–9
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8–9
4Glute Bridge (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@8–9
5Single Leg Calf Raise (Weighted)415–20 reps@8–9

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, UL hypertrophy 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 dumbbell only. 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.

UL hypertrophy 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.

UL hypertrophy 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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