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After 40 Upper Lower
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After 40 Upper Lower

Revitalize your strength and energy after 40 with this 8-week upper-lower split—unlock your potential and feel your best every day!

Bhavin S.
Bhavin S.· Nov 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
Unlock your strength with the After 40 Upper Lower program, a dynamic 8-week training plan designed specifically for those over 40. Committing to six days a week, this program balances upper and lower body workouts, ensuring comprehensive muscle engagement and recovery. Tailored to enhance strength, mobility, and endurance, you'll build a solid foundation while minimizing injury risk. Embrace the challenge and transform your fitness journey today!

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.1%
Upper Back
11.5%
Biceps
10.6%
Quadriceps
10.6%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Front Delts
7.1%
Lats
7.1%
Glutes
7.1%
Forearms
5.3%
Abs
5.3%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Chest
3.5%
Lower Back
1.8%
Cardio
1.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
1BBent Over Row (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
2AWide Grip Lat Pulldown38–10 reps
2BStanding Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
3BSkull Crusher (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
Superset
4AHammer Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
4BOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
3Leg Curl38–10 reps
4Leg Extension38–10 reps
5Sit Up3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio130 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AWide Grip Lat Pulldown38–10 reps
1BStanding Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
2ABent Over Row (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
2BIncline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
Superset
3ABicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
3BSkull Crusher (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
Superset
4AHammer Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
4BTricep Kickback310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
3Leg Curl38–10 reps
4Leg Extension38–10 reps
5Plank3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio130 min

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, After 40 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 8 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a dumbbell only. 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 40 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.

After 40 Upper Lower is structured around 6 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

After 40 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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