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4-day Upper/Lower gym plan to build muscle
Moderate weight, 6–12 reps. Rest about 2 minutes on main lifts and 90 seconds on the rest. Finish most sets 1–2 reps short of failure, and log RPE so targets adapt.
Weekly schedule
| Monday | Upper A | 6 exercises |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Lower A | 6 exercises |
| Thursday | Upper B | 6 exercises |
| Friday | Lower B | 6 exercises |
Upper A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press - Medium Grip | 4 × 6 |
| Bent Over Barbell Row | 4 × 6 |
| Standing Military Press | 3 × 10 |
| Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown | 3 × 10 |
| Barbell Curl | 3 × 10 |
| Triceps Pushdown | 3 × 10 |
Lower A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Barbell Squat | 4 × 6 |
| Romanian Deadlift | 3 × 10 |
| Leg Press | 3 × 10 |
| Lying Leg Curls | 3 × 10 |
| Standing Calf Raises | 3 × 10 |
| Hanging Leg Raise | 3 × 12 |
Upper B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Standing Military Press | 4 × 6 |
| Pullups | 4 × 6 |
| Incline Dumbbell Press | 3 × 10 |
| Seated Cable Rows | 3 × 10 |
| Side Lateral Raise | 3 × 10 |
| Hammer Curls | 3 × 10 |
Lower B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Barbell Deadlift | 4 × 6 |
| Dumbbell Lunges | 3 × 10 |
| Barbell Hip Thrust | 3 × 10 |
| Leg Extensions | 3 × 10 |
| Standing Calf Raises | 3 × 10 |
| Cable Crunch | 3 × 12 |
How to progress
When you hit every rep on every set, add weight next time: 2.5 kg on upper-body lifts, 5 kg on squats and deadlifts. Miss reps, keep the weight and try again. MyoStats does this for you: it shows the target for each exercise before you start, and suggests a lighter week when a lift stalls.
Questions
Is a 4-day upper/lower split good to build muscle?
Yes, if you can recover from it and stay consistent. Moderate weight, 6–12 reps. Rest about 2 minutes on main lifts and 90 seconds on the rest.
How long should I run this program?
Run it for 8 to 12 weeks while you keep adding weight or reps. When progress stalls on a lift for two or three sessions, take a lighter week, then carry on. MyoStats spots the stall for you.
What weights should I use?
Pick a weight you can lift for the target reps with one or two reps left in the tank. After you log a session, MyoStats suggests the next weight or rep target for every exercise.
Can I do this at a commercial gym?
Yes: it uses barbells, dumbbells, cables and common machines found in most commercial gyms.
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