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Smolov Jr Upper Lower
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Smolov Jr Upper Lower

30 pounds on your bench in 3 weeks, along with an Upper Lower split to still get huge overall.

Suraj S.
Suraj S.· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
3 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Hyperintensive bench press strength focus, and complete hypertrophy and strength gains (slight emphasis on hypertrophy) for every muscle and most conventional movements.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
17.9%
Triceps
16.6%
Chest
14.8%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Upper Back
5.8%
Lats
5.4%
Biceps
5.4%
Quadriceps
5.4%
Glutes
4.9%
Abs
4.7%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Calves
2.7%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Lower Back
0.9%
Forearms
0.7%
Adductors
0.4%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)66 reps70%
2Lat Pulldown36–8 reps
3Shoulder Press (Machine)36–8 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)36–8 reps
5Lateral Raise (Cable)28–12 reps
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
7Chest Fly (Machine)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)75 reps75%
2Squat (Barbell)24–6 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)24–6 reps
4Leg Extension38–12 reps
5Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps
6Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps
7Cable Crunch312–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)84 reps78%
2Lat Pulldown36–8 reps
3Overhead Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)36–8 reps
5Lateral Raise (Machine)28–12 reps
6Bayesian Curl38–12 reps
7Single Arm Rear Delt Fly (Cable)28–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)103 reps84%
2Leg Press (45 Degrees)24–6 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift24–6 reps
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps
5Single-Leg Leg Curl38–12 reps
6Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps
7Cable Crunch312–15 reps

Weeks 2–3 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Smolov Jr 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 3 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 80 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.

Smolov Jr 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 3 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Smolov Jr 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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