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Men's 8 Week Upper/Lower Split

8 Weeks4 Days/WeekUpper/LowerBeginner

Ready for 4 days a week? This upper/lower split doubles your training frequency per muscle group compared to a PPL split, making it ideal for building strength quickly.

You'll hit every muscle group twice per week with a focus on the big compound lifts — squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press. Progressive overload is built into every week.

  • Upper/Lower 4-day split
  • Twice-per-week muscle frequency
  • Compound lift focus
  • Built-in deload weeks

$15

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Training Split

Upper/Lower

Experience

Beginner

Duration

8 Weeks

Weekly Schedule

Weeks 1-4

Monday//Upper A
Tuesday//Lower A
Wednesday//Rest
Thursday//Upper B
Friday//Lower B
Saturday//Active Rest
Sunday//Rest

+ 1 more phase included in the full program

The program progressively increases intensity across all 8 weeks.

Sample Workout

Here's a look at a real training day from the program.

MondayWeek 1 | Monday — Upper A

Warmup

Band Pull-Aparts

15 reps

Arm Circles

10 each direction

Working Sets

Flat Bench Press

Strength focus

4 × 5

Barbell Row

4 × 6-8

Overhead Press

3 × 8

Dumbbell Curl

3 × 10-12

Triceps Pushdown

3 × 10-12

Face Pulls

Rear delt health

3 × 15

Full program includes detailed workouts for all 8 weeks with progressive overload.

What You'll Need

Gym membership (commercial gym recommended)
Barbell & weight plates
Dumbbells (various weights)
Cable machine
Bench (flat & incline)
Leg press machine
Pull-up bar

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4 days too much for a beginner?

If you've completed a 4-week kickstart or have a few months of gym experience, you're ready. The program accounts for recovery with strategic rest days.

How is this different from PPL?

Upper/Lower hits each muscle group twice per week instead of once, which is better for strength gains. The tradeoff is slightly shorter sessions with more frequency.

What weight should I start with?

Start with a weight that challenges you for the listed reps but allows proper form. The program includes guidelines for progressive loading.

Ready To Start?

8 weeks of structured training for $15. Instant download.

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