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GZCL Upper/lower Split for cut
Beginner–IntermediateFree

GZCL Upper/lower Split for cut

Transform your physique in 12 weeks with a powerful upper/lower split designed to carve your body while keeping strength at the forefront.

Sean M.
Sean M.· Jan 2026
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
**GZCL Upper/Lower Split for Cut** Embark on a transformative 12-week journey with the GZCL Upper/Lower Split designed specifically for cutting. This program features 48 training sessions that strategically blend strength and hypertrophy to help you shed excess body fat while maintaining muscle mass. Each workout targets major muscle groups through compound and isolation movements, ensuring balanced development and optimal fat loss. Get ready to push your limits and achieve your physique goals with a focused and effective training regimen!

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 who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.9%
Hamstrings
13%
Glutes
11.4%
Front Delts
11.4%
Triceps
10.5%
Abs
9.1%
Chest
6.1%
Middle Delts
6.1%
Upper Back
5%
Lats
3.3%
Lower Back
3%
Biceps
2.5%
Adductors
2.2%
Rear Delts
1.7%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)53 reps
2Front Squat (Barbell)310 reps
3Leg Curl315 reps
4Lunge (Dumbbell)315 reps
5Ab Wheel315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)53 reps
2Overhead Press (Barbell)310 reps
3Barbell Row315 reps
4Dip (Bodyweight)315 reps
5Lateral Raise (Cable)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Trap Bar Deadlift53 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)310 reps
3Leg Extension315 reps
4Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)315 reps
5Ab Wheel315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)53 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310 reps
3Incline Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps
4Lat Pulldown315 reps
5Face Pull315 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, GZCL Upper/lower Split for cut is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 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.

GZCL Upper/lower Split for cut 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

GZCL Upper/lower Split for cut 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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