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Matts Bodybuilding Program
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Matts Bodybuilding Program

5 day upper/lower split designed to build muscle.

MattM
MattM· Oct 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Gain muscle. 5 days per week program - Upper/Lower/Upper/Lower/Upper. Sets increase over the weeks to functionally over reach before de-loading. Progression: Compounds - increase weight when you reach above the prescribed rep range on any set Isolations - increase weight when you reach upper rep range on all sets Rest time: 1 minute for isolation movements and smaller muscle groups, 2 mins for compounds De-load: De-load week 6, 2 sets per exercise at 80% of week 1 weights. Rest day: Use 1 rest day whenever and the other between weeks

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
12.2%
Chest
12.1%
Triceps
10.2%
Upper Back
10.2%
Lats
9.1%
Biceps
7.6%
Hamstrings
6.9%
Quadriceps
6.2%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Glutes
5%
Abs
4.8%
Calves
3.1%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Forearms
1.8%
Lower Back
0.9%
Abductors
0.8%
Adductors
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Chest Fly (Cable)315–20 reps@9
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)28–12 reps@9
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–12 reps@9
4Standing Pullover (Cable)315–20 reps@9
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)210–15 reps@9
6Bicep Curl (Cable)310–15 reps@9
7Lateral Raise (Cable)310–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Squat (Barbell)25–8 reps@9
2Lying Leg Curl310–15 reps@9
3Leg Extension28–12 reps@9
4Seated Calf Raise315–20 reps@9
5Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bent Over Row (Barbell)28–12 reps@9
2Seated Row (Cable)38–12 reps@9
3Close Grip Bench Press (Smith Machine)210–15 reps@9
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
5Face Pull312–15 reps@9
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Press210–15 reps@9
2Leg Extension210–15 reps@9
3Stiff Leg Deadlift38–12 reps@9
4Seated Calf Raise310–15 reps@9
5Cable Crunch310–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
2Lateral Raise (Machine)310–15 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)28–12 reps@9
4Chest Fly (Cable)315–20 reps@9
5Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)310–15 reps@9
6Dip (Assisted)28–12 reps@9

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Matts Bodybuilding Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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.

Matts Bodybuilding Program is structured around 5 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Matts Bodybuilding Program 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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