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Upper Lower Split
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Upper Lower Split

Hypertrophy & Strength Focused Upper Body & Lower Body Split

Jack M.
Jack M.· Feb 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
This is an Upper/Lower split designed with a two day on one day off Asynchronous Split. If you need, you can do two days on one day off. Listen to what your body needs, but don’t get lazy.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Quadriceps
13.4%
Glutes
11.8%
Hamstrings
11.8%
Upper Back
8.3%
Triceps
7%
Biceps
6.8%
Lats
6.5%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Chest
5.5%
Front Delts
5.3%
Lower Back
5.2%
Abs
4.5%
Adductors
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Forearms
2.5%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)45–8 reps@8
2Overhead Press (Barbell)48–10 reps@8
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)35–8 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown312–15 reps@8
Superset
5AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312–15 reps@8
5BLat Prayer312–15 reps@8
Superset
6ALateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps@8
6BBicep Curl (Cable)312–15 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48–10 reps@8
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)412–15 reps@8
3Lying Leg Curl312–15 reps@8
4Back Extension (Weighted)312–15 reps@8
Superset
5AWalking Lunge (Dumbbell)210–12 reps@8
110–12 reps@10
5BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Smith Machine)48–12 reps@8
2Deadlift (Smith Machine)48–10 reps@8
3Platz Squat312–15 reps@8.5
Superset
4ABelt Squat212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@8
Superset
2AChest Supported Row (Dumbbell)412–15 reps@8
2BRear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)412–15 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
Superset
4ASuper ROM Lateral Raise312–15 reps@8
4BReverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)312–15 reps@8
Superset
5AChest Fly (Cable)312–15 reps@8
5BRear Delt Fly (Cable)312–15 reps@8

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, 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 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.

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 12 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 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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