4-Day Upper / Lower Bodybuilding Split
Lifters seeking the sweet spot of 4 training days per week, hitting every muscle group twice weekly with moderate-to-high hypertrophy volume and progressive barbell anchors.
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Start with a comprehensive program covering the core barbell movements.
Lifters seeking the sweet spot of 4 training days per week, hitting every muscle group twice weekly with moderate-to-high hypertrophy volume and progressive barbell anchors.
Intermediate lifters who want serious off-season size and strength through descending rep-max targets (10RM down to 1RM) paired with high-volume Tier 2 and Tier 3 bodybuilding work.
Intermediate powerlifters who respond well to frequent Squat and Bench Press practice paired with structured upper-back volume.
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If you are new to barbell training, linear progression programs like Starting Strength or Greyskull LP are ideal for building technique and rapid base strength. You can also use our interactive program finder above to get a personalized recommendation.
Specialization cycles (such as Hatch Squat or Smolov) focus high training volume on a single lift to break through plateaus. They are demanding and best suited for intermediate or advanced lifters.