Bodybuilding program · Intermediate

Bodybuilding Upper / Lower 4-Day

Four days per week: two upper and two lower sessions with hypertrophy rep ranges and extra isolation work.

Sessions / week
4
Weeks
8
Exercises
16

Upper A

Chest, back, shoulders, arms

ExerciseSets × reps
Barbell Bench Press4 × 8-12
Barbell Bent Over Row4 × 8-12
Dumbbell Flyes3 × 12-15
Barbell Seated Overhead Press3 × 8-12
Dumbbell Lateral Raise3 × 12-15
Barbell Curl3 × 10-12
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension3 × 10-12

Lower A

Squat focus, hamstrings, calves

ExerciseSets × reps
Barbell High Bar Squat4 × 8-12
Lever Alternate Leg Press3 × 10-15
Barbell Romanian Deadlift3 × 10-12
Lever Kneeling Leg Curl3 × 12-15
Barbell Standing Calf Raises4 × 15-20

Upper B

Incline, deadlift, pull, arms

ExerciseSets × reps
Incline Barbell Bench Press4 × 8-12
Barbell Deadlift3 × 6-10
Pull-Ups3 × 8-12
Incline Cable Flyes3 × 12-15
Dumbbell Lateral Raise3 × 12-15
Barbell Curl3 × 10-12
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension3 × 10-12

Lower B

Deadlift focus, leg press, calves

ExerciseSets × reps
Barbell Deadlift3 × 6-10
Barbell High Bar Squat3 × 8-12
Lever Alternate Leg Press3 × 12-15
Lever Kneeling Leg Curl3 × 12-15
Barbell Standing Calf Raises4 × 15-20

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Frequently asked questions

How many days a week is Bodybuilding Upper / Lower 4-Day?

Bodybuilding Upper / Lower 4-Day is 4 sessions per week, run for 8 weeks.

Is Bodybuilding Upper / Lower 4-Day good for beginners?

Bodybuilding Upper / Lower 4-Day is rated intermediate. It suits lifters with a few months of consistent training; newer lifters may prefer a beginner program first.

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