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Fearless Conjugate upper/lower
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Fearless Conjugate upper/lower

This is a power building program that utilizes the conjugate method and allows you to train max effort with deadlift or squat and bench press or press.

Fearless DoGooder
Fearless DoGooder· May 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Mon - Rest Tue - DEL - Dynamic Effort Lower Wed - MEU - Heavy Max Bench or Press Thu - Rest Fri - MEL - Heavy Max Squat or Deadlift Sat - DEU - Dynamic Effort Upper Sun - Rest ► MAX Effort simplified (ME) ◀ Heavy Triple, aka 3-Rep Max 70-80% of 3-Rep Max for 1 AMRAP (As Many Reps as Possible) Set 70-80% of 3-Rep Max for 2-3 sets of 5 reps 3 or 4 Accessory Exercises for 3-4 sets of 8-115 reps Heavy Upper - MEU 3-5 Rep Max < Pressing Movement -25% Rep Out < Same Movement 3 sets x 10 reps with the same weight (ascending RPE each week until no progress) -25% Rep Out < Same Movement AMRAP 3-4 x 6-8 < Weakpoint Accessory to help main lift, usually Tricep Dominant Movement 3-6 x 8-12 < Horizontal Pull 3-6 x 8-12 < Vertical Pull 3-4 x 10-15 < Shoulder Press or Additional Chest Press 3-4 x 10-15 < Arm Isolation Movement 3-4 x 12-15 < Rear Delt Movement Heavy Lower - MEL 3-5 Rep Max < Squat, DL or Good Morning Variation -25% Rep Out < Same Movement 3 sets x 10 reps with the same weight (ascending RPE each week until no progress) 4-6 x 6-8 < Weakpoint Accessory like Hard Posterior Chain Movement 3-5 x 8-12 < Weakpoint Movement like Unilateral Movement 3-5 x 8-12 < Moderate Posterior Chain Movement WORK < Heavy Abs ► DYNAMIC Effort simplified (DE) ◀ Competition Lift for 10x3 reps or 5x5 or 12/10/8 x 2(SQ) or 1(DL) ⬊ Start Week 1 of the program at 60% of your 1-Rep Max ⬊ Increase by 5% per week (you will be training with 85% in Week 6) 3 or 4 Accessory Exercises for 3 sets of 8-10 reps Light Upper - DEU 5 x 5 or 8 x 3 < Overhead or Bench Press 3-6 x 6-8 < Weakpoint Accessory like a Tricep Dominant Movement 3-6 x 8-12 < Horizontal Pull 3-6 x 8-12 < Vertical Pull 3-4 x 10-15 < Shoulder or Chest movement 3-4 x 10-15 < Arm Isolation Movement 3-4 x 12-15 < Rear Delt Movement Light Lower - DEL 5x5 or 10x3 < Competition Lift or similar (Box Squat) (60% of 1 RM) 4-6 x 6-8 < Weakpoint Accessory - Hard Posterior Chain Movement or Alternate stance Deadlift 3x5 3-5 x 8-12 < Weakpoint Accessory like a Unilateral Quad/Glute Movement 3-5 x 8-12 < Weakpoint Accessory Moderate Posterior Chain Movement 3-5 x 8-12 < Additional Moderate Quad focus (optional) 3-4 x 10-15 < Optional Calf Exercise WORK < Heavy Abs ME Lower lifts: low bar squat, high bar squat, floor press, bands+chains, bar variations, good mornings, paused squats, conventional DL, sumo DL, deficits, block pulls, rack pulls, etc. ME Upper lifts: flat bench press, cgbp, Spoto press, JM press, slingshot, 1-2-3-board press, paused press, bands+chains, etc. Upper barbell accessories: upper back or chest exercises (i.e. bent-over rows, Pendlay rows, shrugs, incline bench, decline bench) Upper weakpoint accessories: triceps or pecs, depending on your weaknesses. Lower barbell accessories: lower back exercises (RDLs, SLDLs) Lower weakpoint accessories: glutes/hams or quadriceps, depending on your weaknesses Feel free to switch out the Exercises.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
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
Glutes
12.3%
Hamstrings
12%
Quadriceps
10.9%
Triceps
9.1%
Abs
8.1%
Upper Back
7.5%
Front Delts
7.5%
Lats
6.6%
Biceps
5.6%
Lower Back
4.9%
Chest
4.9%
Middle Delts
4%
Adductors
2%
Calves
1.9%
Forearms
1.3%
Rear Delts
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Trap Bar Deadlift83 reps65%
2Front Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps70%
3Good Morning210–15 reps60%
315–20 reps60%
4Belt Squat48–12 reps@8
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)410–15 reps@9
6Plank31 min@9
7Decline Crunch (Weighted)415–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Paused)13 reps70%
13 reps80%
13 reps90%
2Incline Bench Press (Paused)310 reps75%
3Incline Bench Press (Paused)1AMRAP50%
4Close-Grip Block Bench Press46–8 reps@9
5Meadow Row38–12 reps@9
6Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)48–12 reps@9
7Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)310–15 reps@9
8Bicep Curl (Barbell)310–15 reps@9
9Nautilus Inspiration Row (Wide-Grip)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Low Bar)13 reps92%
2Squat (Low Bar)1AMRAP75%
3Squat (Low Bar)310 reps75%
4Squat (Low Bar)1AMRAP50%
5Low Bar Box Squat10 reps
6Romanian Deadlift (Paused)36–8 reps@8
7Bulgarian Split Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps@8
8Glute-Ham Raise (Weighted)38–12 reps@8
9Decline Crunch (Weighted)310–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Z Press63 reps70%
13 reps65%
13 reps60%
2Dumbbell Row48–12 reps@9
3Underhand Lat Pulldown48–12 reps@9
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)410–15 reps@9
5JM Press410–15 reps@9
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@9
7Lying Rear Lateral Raise412–15 reps@9

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Fearless Conjugate 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 6 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.

Fearless Conjugate 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Fearless Conjugate 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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