The upper/lower split is the classic step up from full-body training. Four days a week you alternate upper-body and lower-body sessions, so each muscle is trained twice a week with enough volume to keep growing.
This is the upper-body day, covering every pressing and pulling pattern plus direct arm work. Pair it with a lower day for the full program.
The routine
Upper body · 4-day split
Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip4 × 8
Bent Over Barbell Row4 × 8
Barbell Shoulder Press3 × 10
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown3 × 10
Barbell Curl3 × 12
Triceps Pushdown3 × 12
Best for intermediates who can train 4 days a week.
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What is an upper/lower split?
A 4-day routine that alternates upper-body and lower-body workouts. It trains each muscle group about twice a week, a sweet spot for building muscle as an intermediate.
Is upper/lower better than full-body?
Once you are past the beginner stage, splitting upper and lower lets you add volume per muscle without each session running too long. Both work; upper/lower scales better as you get stronger.