This approach allows for high frequency per muscle group, optimal for advanced lifters.
Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Bench Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Overhead Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lateral Raises: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Tricep Dips: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Skull Crushers: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Deadlifts: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure
Barbell Rows: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Face Pulls: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Hammer Curls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Barbell Curls: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Calves)
Squats: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Leg Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Leg Curls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Calf Raises: 5 sets x 12-15 reps
Repeat for Days 4-6 with slightly varied exercises or increased intensity.
This split allows for moderate frequency and recovery time, suitable for intermediate lifters.
Day 1: Upper Body
Bench Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Barbell Rows: 4 sets x 8-10 reps
Overhead Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure
Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Day 2: Rest
Day 3: Lower Body
Squats: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Deadlifts: 3 sets x 6-8 reps
Leg Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Calf Raises: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Day 3: Rest
Repeat for Days 4-7 (with Day 7 as rest).
Ideal for beginners or those with limited time, focusing on compound lifts for overall growth.
Day 1: Full Body
Squats: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Bench Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Barbell Rows: 4 sets x 8-10 reps
Overhead Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Deadlifts: 3 sets x 5 reps (can alternate weekly with squats for the primary lift)
Day 2: Rest
Day 3: Full Body
Deadlifts: 4 sets x 6-8 reps (if not done as primary on Day 1)
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Leg Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Calf Raises: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Day 4: Rest
Day 5: Full Body
Front Squats: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Push-ups: 4 sets to failure
Pendlay Rows: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Dips: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Calf Raises: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Days 6-7: Rest