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5 Day Upper Lower Split - Strength and Hypertropy
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

5 Day Upper Lower Split - Strength and Hypertropy

Ideal for those looking to build bigger muscles while building strength

Ryan H.
Ryan H.· May 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
14 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
This program is designed for lifters who want to improve their strength while fully stimulating hypertrophy. Workouts are designed around an upper lower split with an accessory day in the middle to hit abs, forearms, and neck. This accessory day is not required if you want to turn the program into a 4 day split. Workouts start with compound lifts for building strength then use isolation exercises to fully get muscles to failure. If in a time crunch, compound lifts can be skipped for hypertrophy benefits. For each exercise do 3-4 sets, whatever is more comfortable.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
10.3%
Glutes
9.5%
Hamstrings
9.5%
Quadriceps
8.7%
Biceps
7.3%
Front Delts
7%
Triceps
6.7%
Chest
5.8%
Lats
5.8%
Abs
5.8%
Forearms
4.5%
Middle Delts
3.6%
Lower Back
3.6%
Adductors
2.9%
Neck
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Abductors
2.2%
Calves
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)46–10 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)410+ reps
3Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)46–10 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)48–12 reps
5Chest Fly (Cable)412–15 reps
6Bayesian Curl48–12 reps
7Overhead Lu Raise412–15 reps
8Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)48–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Chest Supported Row (Machine)48–12 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
3Lat Pulldown48–12 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)420+ reps
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
6Kelso Shrug412–15 reps
7Lateral Raise (Cable)412–15 reps
8Rear Delt Fly (Cable)412–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)41–4 reps
2Good Morning48–12 reps
3Leg Press (45 Degrees)48–12 reps
4Hip Adductor (Machine)412–15 reps
5Hip Abductor (Machine)412–15 reps
6Lunge (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)420+ reps
2Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)48–12 reps
3Cable Crunch415–30 reps
4Neck Curl415–30 reps
5Wrist Curls415–20 reps
6Neck Extension415–30 reps
7Reverse Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)415–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)46–8 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48–12 reps
3Standing Calf Raise415–20 reps
4Hip Thrust (Machine)412–15 reps
5Leg Extension410–15 reps
6Leg Curl410–15 reps

Weeks 2–14 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 5 Day Upper Lower Split - Strength and Hypertropy is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 14 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 90 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.

5 Day Upper Lower Split - Strength and Hypertropy is structured around 5 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 14 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5 Day Upper Lower Split - Strength and Hypertropy 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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