4-Day Upper / Lower

The gold-standard 4-day split — two upper days, two lower days.

days/wk
4
Level
Intermediate
Exercises
24

Train each half of the body twice a week with dedicated upper and lower sessions. The classic intermediate split for balancing volume, recovery, and steady progress.

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The weekly plan

Day 3 — Rest

Recovery

Rest day — recover, hydrate, and eat well. A light walk or some stretching is optional.

Day 6 — Rest

Recovery

Rest day — recover, hydrate, and eat well. A light walk or some stretching is optional.

Day 7 — Rest

Recovery

Rest day — recover, hydrate, and eat well. A light walk or some stretching is optional.

How to run it

  • Warm up for 5–10 minutes before your working sets.
  • Add a little weight or a rep whenever you hit the top of the rep range.
  • Rest 90–120 seconds between sets on the big compound lifts.
  • Prioritise form over load — clean reps build muscle and protect your joints.

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