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Jeff Nippard’s Fundamentals, Upper&Lower Split, 4x
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Jeff Nippard’s Fundamentals, Upper&Lower Split, 4x

Upper & Lower Split, 4x total (repeating the split twice) to hit volume and frequency of target muscle group

Tugay Tok
Tugay Tok· Dec 2025
2athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Primary goal is to establish a solid strength base with specifically selected foundational exercises.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
11%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Upper Back
10%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Biceps
7.4%
Lats
7%
Triceps
7%
Abs
6.7%
Front Delts
6.7%
Chest
6.1%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Lower Back
3.3%
Abductors
3.1%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Calves
2.9%
Adductors
1.4%
Forearms
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)36 reps@7
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps@7
3Hip Thrust (Barbell)312 reps@8
4Leg Extension312 reps@9
5Lying Leg Curl312 reps@9
6Hip Abductor (Machine)36 reps@7
7Decline Crunch312 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
2Underhand Lat Pulldown38 reps@8
3Dip (Assisted)310 reps@7
4Bent Over Row (Barbell)312 reps@7
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@8
6Face Pull315 reps@8
7Hammer Curl38 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@7
2Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
3Leg Extension315 reps@8
4Single-Leg Leg Curl315 reps@8
5Hip Abductor (Machine)315 reps@9
6Standing Calf Raise312 reps@8
7Plank30.2 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps@7
2Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
3Military Press (Barbell)310 reps@7
4T-Bar Row312 reps@8
5Chest Fly (Cable)312 reps@8
6Alternating Dumbbell Curl310 reps@8
7Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)312 reps@8

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, Jeff Nippard’s Fundamentals, Upper&Lower Split, 4x 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 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 60 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.

Jeff Nippard’s Fundamentals, Upper&Lower Split, 4x 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Jeff Nippard’s Fundamentals, Upper&Lower Split, 4x 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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