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FatherPhysique - Upper Lower Split
Beginner–IntermediateFree

FatherPhysique - Upper Lower Split

For fathers and non fathers looking to get rid of dad bods

Tauris F.
Tauris F.· Aug 2025
3athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
90 min
This program will help you build muscle and gain strength with basic movements. It is designed for beginners and intermediates. Run this for as long as you can. Also you can add or swap out exercises for similar movements or variations. For example instead of barbell bench press you can use dumbbell bench press or instead of back squats you can use front squats or leg press

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
10.6%
Front Delts
9.3%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Hamstrings
8.8%
Chest
8.8%
Triceps
8.8%
Abs
7%
Middle Delts
6.6%
Upper Back
5.6%
Lats
5%
Biceps
5%
Calves
4.4%
Adductors
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Lower Back
2.6%
Forearms
1.3%
Other
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk130 min@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)36–8 reps@6.5
2Stiff Leg Deadlift36–8 reps@6.5
3Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6.5
4Landmine Twist310–12 reps@6.5
5Barbell Calf Raise310–12 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@6.5
2Barbell Row36–8 reps@6.5
3AD Press38–10 reps@6.5
4Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)16–8 reps@6.5
5Chest Fly (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6.5
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310–12 reps@6.5
7Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)310–12 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)36–8 reps@6.5
2Stiff Leg Deadlift36–8 reps@6.5
3Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6.5
4Landmine Twist310–12 reps@6.5
5Barbell Calf Raise310–12 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@6.5
2Barbell Row36–8 reps@6.5
3AD Press38–10 reps@6.5
4Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)16–8 reps@6.5
5Chest Fly (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6.5
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6.5
7Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)310–12 reps@6.5
8Skull Crusher (Barbell)310–12 reps@6.5

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, FatherPhysique - Upper Lower Split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage 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.

FatherPhysique - Upper Lower Split 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

FatherPhysique - Upper Lower Split 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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