Minimalist 4-day Upper/Lower Split
Build muscle without spending 2 hours daily in the gym.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 1 | 5–8 reps | @9–10 |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 | ||
| 2 | Pull-Up (Weighted) | 2 | AMRAP | @10 |
| 3 | Chest Press (Machine) | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 4 | Seated Row (Cable) | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 5 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 3 | 10–15 reps | @10 |
| Superset | ||||
| 6A | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 1 | 8–12 reps | @9 |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @10 | ||
| 6B | Seated Dumbbell Curl | 1 | 8–12 reps | @9 |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @10 | ||
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hack Squat | 1 | 5–8 reps | @9 |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @9 | ||
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @10 | ||
| 2 | Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 3 | Leg Curl | 3 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 4 | Calf Raise (Machine) | 3 | 10–15 reps | @10 |
| 5 | Cable Crunch | 2 | 8–15 reps | @9 |
| 6 | Plank | 1 | 1–2 min | @9–10 |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Barbell) | 2 | 6–10 reps | @9–10 |
| 2 | Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 3 | Pec Deck (Machine) | 2 | 10–15 reps | @9–10 |
| 4 | Lat Pulldown | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 5 | Face Pull | 3 | 10–15 reps | @10 |
| Superset | ||||
| 6A | Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) | 1 | 10–15 reps | @9 |
| 1 | 10–15 reps | @10 | ||
| 6B | Bicep Curl (EZ Bar) | 1 | 8–12 reps | @9 |
| 1 | 8–12 reps | @10 | ||
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) | 3 | 6–10 reps | @8–9 |
| 2 | Lunge (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–12 reps | @9–10 |
| 3 | Leg Extension | 1 | 10–15 reps | @9 |
| 2 | 10–15 reps | @10 | ||
| 4 | Calf Raise (Machine) | 3 | 10–15 reps | @10 |
| 5 | Hanging Leg Raise | 2 | 8–15 reps | @9 |
| 6 | Hollow Hold | 1 | 0.5–1 min | @9–10 |
Weeks 2–10 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Minimalist 4-day Upper/Lower 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 10 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 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.
Minimalist 4-day Upper/Lower 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Minimalist 4-day Upper/Lower 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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