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High intensity upper-lower program
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High intensity upper-lower program

This program is designed for the intermediate level and helps to achieve balance between the upper and lower body, although it focuses on increasing the width

Ashraf I.
Ashraf I.· Jan 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
This program is designed for the intermediate level and is high intensity, inspired by the training style of Dorian Yates and Mick Menzer, so that each set will be to muscle failure. The duration of the program is short and the number of training days per week is small, to allow you time for muscle recovery. In addition, it contains a high frequency, so that it allows you to train the muscle twice a week.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Triceps
11.8%
Upper Back
10.3%
Hamstrings
10%
Lats
9.6%
Chest
8.7%
Quadriceps
8.7%
Biceps
8.1%
Middle Delts
6.9%
Calves
6.6%
Front Delts
5.8%
Adductors
5.2%
Glutes
3.5%
Abs
2.1%
Lower Back
1.3%
Forearms
0.9%
Rear Delts
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)28–10 reps@10
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown28–10 reps@10
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
4Single Arm Iso Row38–10 reps@10
5Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raises37–10 reps@10
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)38–10 reps@10
7Incline Curl (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Hamstring Curl38–10 reps@10
2Leg Extension37–10 reps@10
3Stiff Leg Deadlift28–10 reps@7–8
4Hip Adductor (Machine)28–12 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise37–10 reps@10
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)310–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hip Adductor (Machine)27–10 reps@10
2Leg Extension38–10 reps@10
3Squat (Smith Machine)28–10 reps@7–8
4Seated Hamstring Curl38–10 reps@10
5Standing Calf Raise37–10 reps@10
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)310–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–10 reps@10
3Bench Press (Smith Machine)28–10 reps@10
4Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)28–12 reps@10
5One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)38–12 reps@10
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@10
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38–10 reps@10

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, High intensity upper-lower 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 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 70 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.

High intensity upper-lower program 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.

High intensity upper-lower 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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