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Basement Bodybuilding: Home Gym Upper Lower

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4 day upper lower split to help you build muscle with just a squat rack and dumbbells.

4.18
(24 ratings)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Basement Bodybuilding is a natural bodybuilding educator on YouTube with over 20K subscribers. This channel exists to challenge the consensus of bodybuilding methods, while establishing a better fundamental philosophy of training for natural bodybuilding.

This is Basement Bodybuilding's premium Home Gym Upper Lower program designed for those who want to build muscle with just a squat rack, a barbell, and some dumbbells.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Days Per Week
    4 days
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
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WEEK 1
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WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)
2
6-8 reps
-
5
Lying Side Lateral Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
2
6-8 reps
-
2
Platz Squat
1
7-9 reps
-
3
Rack Pull (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
4
Inverted Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Single Leg Calf Raise
1
8-12 reps
-
6
Partial Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Decline Sit Up (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
7-10 reps
-
2
Wide Grip Pull-Up
3
8-20 reps
-
3
Military Press (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
4
Inverted Face Pull
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
JM Press
2
8-12 reps
-
7
Skull Crusher (Bodyweight)
2
7-10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
7-10 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
-
3
Good Morning
1
8-12 reps
-
4
T-Bar Row
2
8-12 reps
-
5
Power Shrug
2
8-12 reps
-
6
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
7-10 reps
-
7
Hanging Leg Raise
2
8-12 reps
-
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING(24 ratings)
Only ratings with written feedback are displayed here.
4.18 / 5
Joseph M.Age 32, Man
4 days ago
7 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
I really enjoyed this program. I've been struggling with consistency and this helped a lot. I was able to increase the intensity in later weeks and the split works really well. I was never overly fatigued after proper rest days. Day 1 is a bit longer than the other days so set aside a little longer for that one and give adequate rest. I made minimal substitutions based on my equipment but rack, bench and dumbbells covers 99%
Chris H.Age 43, Man
17 days ago
4 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
First time working out in over 20 years. Great for getting me back into lifting. Achieved the results in 4 weeks I was hoping to see after 8 weeks.
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Let's take a deeper look at the Basement Bodybuilding 4 day a week upper lower program that can be done without a full gym, and can instead be completed in the comfort of your own home.

4-Day Upper Lower Program structure:

  • Upper A: Chest and Bicep focus

  • Lower A: Quad and Calf focus

  • Upper B: Delt and Tricep focus

  • Lower B: Hamstring and Trap focus

How to progress: The method we’re using is a variation of dynamic double progression. Instead of a standard double progression where we wait for all sets to meet the rep target to increase weight, we will be adding weight to all sets once your first set reaches OR surpasses the top end of the rep range. There will be a drop-off in reps from set to set in most cases, which is normal, and a byproduct of training hard.

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