Created by Method Strength

Upper/Lower Split for Beginners

Systematic 4-day split for optimal muscle development in beginners

Day 1

5 exercises
  • Dumbbell Bench Press3 × 8-10

    RPE 7-8. Slow and controlled.

  • Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press3 × 8-10

    RPE 7-8. Shoulder blades together.

  • Incline Dumbbell Press3 × 10-12

    RPE 7. Push chest up.

  • Triceps Pushdown (Bar)3 × 10-12

    RPE 8. Elbows fixed.

  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise3 × 12-15

    RPE 8. Light weights.

Day 2

5 exercises
  • Goblet Squat3 × 10-12

    RPE 7-8. Aim for full depth.

  • Romanian Deadlift (RDL)3 × 8-10

    RPE 7-8. Hip hinge movement.

  • Dumbbell Reverse Lunge3 × 10-12

    RPE 7. Each leg separately.

  • Glute Bridge3 × 12-15

    RPE 8. Squeeze glutes.

  • Standing Calf Raise (Machine)3 × 15-20

    RPE 8. Pause at top.

Day 3

5 exercises
  • Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (to Front)3 × 8-10

    RPE 7-8. Pull to chest.

  • Seated Cable Row3 × 10-12

    RPE 7-8. Squeeze shoulder blades.

  • One-Arm Dumbbell Row3 × 10-12

    RPE 7. Each arm separately.

  • Standing Cable Bicep Curl3 × 10-12

    RPE 8. Full range of motion.

  • Face Pull3 × 12-15

    RPE 7. Pull to forehead.

Day 4

5 exercises
  • Leg Press3 × 12-15

    RPE 7-8. Controlled descent.

  • Lying Leg Curl3 × 10-12

    RPE 8. Pause at end.

  • Leg Extension3 × 12-15

    RPE 8. Lower slowly.

  • Seated Calf Raise3 × 15-20

    RPE 8. Full stretch.

  • Plank3 × 30-45s

    Keep body straight.

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