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Upper-Lower for Hypertrophy/Powerbuilding
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Upper-Lower for Hypertrophy/Powerbuilding

Rishav D.
Rishav D.· Jun 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Advanced, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Existing programs often lead to high rates of fatigue and low rates of progressive overload. This program will take advantage of high frequency, low volume, high intensity training to mitigate that. The aim should be to add 5 lbs or a rep to most exercises almost every session or at least week to week, if done correctly. Run it as Upper, Lower, Rest, Upper, Lower, Rest, Rest, Repeat.

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
Triceps
10.5%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Upper Back
8.4%
Front Delts
8.1%
Abs
6.8%
Biceps
6.6%
Glutes
5.8%
Chest
5.6%
Lats
5.6%
Forearms
5.6%
Adductors
4.7%
Middle Delts
3.7%
Calves
3.7%
Lower Back
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)24–8 reps85%
2Lat Pulldown25–8 reps85%
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@8.5
4T-Bar Row25–8 reps85%
5Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@8–8.5
6JM Press (Smith Machine)24–8 reps85%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)25–8 reps85%
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)24–9 reps@8.5
3Hip Adductor (Machine)24–8 reps@8.5
4Leg Extension26–9 reps75%
5Leg Curl26–9 reps75%
6Standing Calf Raise26–9 reps75%
7Abs Crunch (Machine)26–9 reps75%
8Wrist Curls25–8 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)24–8 reps85%
2Lat Pulldown24–8 reps@8.5
3Incline Chest Press (Machine)24–8 reps85%
4Kelso Shrug25–8 reps85%
5Lateral Raise (Cable)26–8 reps80%
6Rear Delt Fly (Machine)24–9 reps@8.5
7Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@8–8.5
8Tricep Pushdown (Cable)25–8 reps80%
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)11–7 reps85%
2Hack Squat25–8 reps85%
3Hip Adductor (Machine)24–8 reps@8.5
4Leg Curl26–9 reps75%
5Leg Extension26–9 reps75%
6Standing Calf Raise26–9 reps75%
7Abs Crunch (Machine)26–9 reps75%
8Wrist Curls25–8 reps@8

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Upper-Lower for Hypertrophy/Powerbuilding is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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.

Upper-Lower for Hypertrophy/Powerbuilding 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Upper-Lower for Hypertrophy/Powerbuilding 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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