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Craig's Upper & Lower
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Craig's Upper & Lower

A full body, upper lower split made simple without the meme exercises.

Craig D.
Craig D.· Apr 2024
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Disregard all these efficiency, rpe, science nerds. Lift some weights. I created Craig's Upper-Lower with the intention to create a simple, accessible 4 day program centered around Upper-Lower without the fluff, and a variety of exercises to keep each session interesting. When following the program I recommend adding in warm-up sets before each compound lift using the bar first before working up to your set weights. **Accessories such as Skullcrushers/ Preacher curls etc. can be substituted around whatever equipment you have available.

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
Quadriceps
13.6%
Triceps
10.9%
Hamstrings
9.7%
Chest
9.5%
Upper Back
9.5%
Glutes
8%
Front Delts
7.4%
Biceps
7.3%
Lats
6.7%
Calves
4.6%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Lower Back
2.4%
Abs
2.2%
Adductors
2.1%
Forearms
1.5%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps
2Chest Fly (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Barbell Row38–12 reps
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)212–15 reps
6Lat Pulldown28–10 reps
7Preacher Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps
8Hammer Curl38–10 reps
9V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps
10Seated Dip (Machine)312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)53–5 reps
2Hack Squat310 reps
3Leg Extension412–15 reps
4Lying Leg Curl48–12 reps
5Single Leg Press215–20 reps
6Straight Leg Calf Raise415–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)33–5 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)33–5 reps
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Barbell Row36–8 reps
5Face Pull312–15 reps
6Preacher Curl (Barbell)310–15 reps
7Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps
8Skull Crusher212–15 reps
9Concentration Curl312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–12 reps
3Leg Extension312–15 reps
4Seated Calf Raise312–15 reps

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Craig's 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 4 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.

Craig's 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Craig's 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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