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Upper/Lower Hypertrophy Split

Upper/Lower Hypertrophy Split

4 days · 25 exercises

Muscle buildingIntermediate4× / week

A classic upper/lower split for advanced lifters with training experience. Every muscle group is trained twice a week - the best compromise between frequency and recovery. Heavy compound lifts open each session, followed by isolation work in the 8-15 rep range. Progression through weight and reps within those ranges.

Tag 1 – Oberkörper A

  • Barbell Bench PressBrust
  • Barbell Bent Over RowRücken
  • Dumbbell Seated Overhead PressSchultern
  • Machine PulldownRücken
  • Dumbbell CurlArme
  • Cable Rope PushdownArme

Tag 2 – Unterkörper A

  • Barbell SquatBeine
  • Barbell Stiff Leg DeadliftsBeine
  • Machine Leg PressBeine
  • Dumbbell Leg CurlBeine
  • Kettlebell Calf RaiseBeine
  • Machine CrunchCore

Tag 3 – Oberkörper B

  • Dumbbell Incline Bench PressBrust
  • Pull UpsRücken
  • Machine Seated Cable RowRücken
  • Cable Pec FlyBrust
  • Dumbbell Lateral RaiseSchultern
  • Dumbbell Hammer CurlArme
  • Dumbbell Seated Overhead Tricep ExtensionArme

Tag 4 – Unterkörper B

  • Dumbbell Bulgarian Split SquatBeine
  • Kettlebell Hip ThrustBeine
  • Kettlebell Romanian DeadliftBeine
  • Machine Leg ExtensionBeine
  • Dumbbell Single Leg Calf RaiseBeine
  • Hanging Knee RaisesCore