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Lee Lem’s minimalist program (4 days upper/lower)
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Lee Lem’s minimalist program (4 days upper/lower)

Minimalist program to save time and maximize your gains.

Sirinto
Sirinto· Dec 2024
99athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
If you want to save time but want to maximize your gains, then here is a 4 days split from Lee Lem with some modifications.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
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
Triceps
11%
Hamstrings
10.5%
Quadriceps
10.5%
Biceps
8.5%
Lats
8.3%
Chest
8.1%
Upper Back
7.7%
Front Delts
7.5%
Calves
5.1%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Rear Delts
4.9%
Glutes
3.7%
Forearms
3%
Lower Back
2.4%
Adductors
2%
Abs
1.2%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps@8.5–9
110–12 reps@8.5–9.5
2Incline Chest Press (Machine)16–8 reps@8.5–9
110–12 reps@8.5–9.5
3Pec Deck (Machine)16–10 reps@8.5–9
16–10 reps@8.5–9.5
4Lat Pulldown26–12 reps@8.5–9
11–12 reps@8.5–10
5Lateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps@8.5–9
11–15 reps@8.5–9.5
Superset
6ATricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps@8.5–9
6BBicep Curl (Cable)310–15 reps@8.5–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat16–8 reps@8.5–9
110–12 reps@8.5–9.5
2Leg Extension18–12 reps@8.5–9
18–12 reps@8.5–9.5
11–12 reps@8.5–10
3Leg Curl18–12 reps@8.5–9
18–12 reps@8.5–9.5
11–12 reps@8.5–10
4Hip Adductor (Machine)212–15 reps@8.5–9
5Standing Calf Raise212–15 reps@8.5–9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Supported Row (Machine)15–10 reps@8.5–9
15–10 reps@8.5–9.5
2Single Arm High Row (Cable)16–12 reps@8.5–9
16–12 reps@8.5–9.5
3Straight Arm Pulldown110–15 reps@8.5–9
110–15 reps@8.5–9.5
4Shoulder Press (Machine)16–8 reps@8.5–9
16–8 reps@8.5–9.5
5Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)110–15 reps@8.5–9
110–15 reps@8.5–9.5
6Reverse Pec Deck26–12 reps@8.5–9
16–12 reps@8.5–9.5
Superset
7ATricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@8.5–9
110–15 reps@8.5–9.5
7BBicep Curl (Cable)25–10 reps@8.5–9
15–10 reps@8.5–9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)14–6 reps@8.5–9
18–10 reps@8.5–9.5
2Leg Press16–12 reps@8.5–9
16–12 reps@8.5–9.5
3Leg Extension28–12 reps@8.5–9
18–12 reps@8.5–9.5
4Leg Curl28–12 reps@8.5–9
18–12 reps@8.5–9.5
5Standing Calf Raise212–15 reps@8.5–9
112–15 reps@8.5–9.5

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, Lee Lem’s minimalist program (4 days 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 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 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.

Lee Lem’s minimalist program (4 days 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Lee Lem’s minimalist program (4 days 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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