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Upper/lower big and strong complete
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Upper/lower big and strong complete

Upper lower program designed to hit different angles and balance proportions.

Burke L.
Burke L.· Jul 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Novice to intermediate program following a double progression scheme (reps and weight) for building strength and mass. Designed for former athletes and dad-bod types looking to improve overall health, fitness and body definition. Three days for those with time constraints and still want to work legs. 2:1 Upper lower design for those who want to focus on upper definition and maintain/improve leg strength and size. I recommend running 3 weeks on with deload on 4th week at 66-75 % for both reps and volume. This will help maintain strength while allowing muscles to recuperate adequately. Run for 4 cycles then test (rep max by multiple rep method) in week 9 for bench press, t-bar row, squat and deadlift . Repeat and test in week 18. Enjoy!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
11.8%
Upper Back
11.4%
Lats
10.8%
Biceps
10.8%
Front Delts
9.4%
Triceps
9%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Hamstrings
7%
Middle Delts
6%
Glutes
4%
Calves
4%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
1.2%
Adductors
1.2%
Abs
1%
Lower Back
0.4%
Abductors
0.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)33–5 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown36–8 reps@8.5
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@8
4Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@8
5Chest Fly (Cable)38–12 reps@8.5
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@8.5
7Dip (Weighted)3AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)33–5 reps@9
2Trap Bar Deadlift13–5 reps@9
3Leg Extension38–12 reps@8
4Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps@8
5Leg Press110–20 reps@9
6Calf Raise (Machine)410–15 reps@9
7Step-Up (Weighted)1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1T-Bar Row33–5 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@8.5
3Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)38–12 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Cable)38–15 reps@9
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8
6Rear Delt Fly (Machine)310–15 reps@8
7Chest Press (Machine)1AMRAP@10

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Upper/lower big and strong complete is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

Upper/lower big and strong complete is structured around 3 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 18 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 big and strong complete 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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