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For many people training 4 days, Upper / Lower is a clear starting point. The best choice still depends on recovery, access and experience.

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Your complete 4 day workout plan

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Complete normal-gym plan

Upper / Lower

A sustainable strength and muscle split with each area trained twice weekly. Finish working sets with controlled technique and about two repetitions in reserve.

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Monday · 40–44 min

Upper A

Bench press — Upper / Lower
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

One-arm row — Upper / Lower
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Overhead press — Upper / Lower
Overhead press

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lat pulldown — Upper / Lower
Lat pulldown

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Upper / Lower
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Upper / Lower
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Tuesday · 35–39 min

Lower A

Back squat — Upper / Lower
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — Upper / Lower
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Split squat — Upper / Lower
Split squat

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Use a stable stance and lower the back knee under control.

Avoid: Front heel lifting or stance becoming too narrow.

Standing calf raise — Upper / Lower
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Upper / Lower
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Thursday · 40–44 min

Upper B

Dumbbell press — Upper / Lower
Dumbbell press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Dumbbells

How to perform

Press with wrists stacked over elbows.

Avoid: Overarching or lowering beyond a controlled range.

One-arm row — Upper / Lower
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Overhead press — Upper / Lower
Overhead press

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lat pulldown — Upper / Lower
Lat pulldown

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Upper / Lower
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Upper / Lower
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Friday · 35–39 min

Lower B

Goblet squat — Upper / Lower
Goblet squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Dumbbell

How to perform

Hold the load at the chest and keep the torso tall.

Avoid: Heels lifting or rushing the bottom position.

Hip thrust — Upper / Lower
Hip thrust

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Glutes | Bench and load

How to perform

Finish with ribs down and hips fully extended.

Avoid: Overextending the lower back.

Reverse lunge — Upper / Lower
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Upper / Lower
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Upper / Lower
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Complete normal-gym plan

PPL + Upper / Lower

Higher weekly volume with a practical two-day recovery window. Finish working sets with controlled technique and about two repetitions in reserve.

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Monday · 31–35 min

Push

Bench press — PPL + Upper / Lower
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

Overhead press — PPL + Upper / Lower
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — PPL + Upper / Lower
Lateral raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Dumbbell triceps extension — PPL + Upper / Lower
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Tuesday · 31–35 min

Pull

One-arm row — PPL + Upper / Lower
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Lat pulldown — PPL + Upper / Lower
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Rear-delt fly — PPL + Upper / Lower
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — PPL + Upper / Lower
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Wednesday · 35–39 min

Legs

Back squat — PPL + Upper / Lower
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — PPL + Upper / Lower
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Reverse lunge — PPL + Upper / Lower
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — PPL + Upper / Lower
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — PPL + Upper / Lower
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Friday · 40–44 min

Upper

Bench press — PPL + Upper / Lower
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

One-arm row — PPL + Upper / Lower
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Overhead press — PPL + Upper / Lower
Overhead press

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lat pulldown — PPL + Upper / Lower
Lat pulldown

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Dumbbell biceps curl — PPL + Upper / Lower
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Dumbbell triceps extension — PPL + Upper / Lower
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Saturday · 35–39 min

Lower

Back squat — PPL + Upper / Lower
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — PPL + Upper / Lower
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Split squat — PPL + Upper / Lower
Split squat

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Use a stable stance and lower the back knee under control.

Avoid: Front heel lifting or stance becoming too narrow.

Standing calf raise — PPL + Upper / Lower
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — PPL + Upper / Lower
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Complete normal-gym plan

Push / Pull / Legs ×2

Two complete cycles: chest, shoulders and triceps; back, rear shoulders and biceps; then quads, posterior chain, calves and core. Finish working sets with controlled technique and about two repetitions in reserve.

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Monday · 31–35 min

Push A

Bench press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

Overhead press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lateral raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Tuesday · 31–35 min

Pull A

One-arm row — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Lat pulldown — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Rear-delt fly — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Wednesday · 35–39 min

Legs A

Back squat — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Reverse lunge — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Thursday · 31–35 min

Push B

Dumbbell press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Dumbbells

How to perform

Press with wrists stacked over elbows.

Avoid: Overarching or lowering beyond a controlled range.

Overhead press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lateral raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Friday · 31–35 min

Pull B

Resistance-band row — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Resistance-band row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Band

How to perform

Keep ribs down and squeeze shoulder blades together.

Avoid: Leaning back to create momentum.

Lat pulldown — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Rear-delt fly — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Saturday · 35–39 min

Legs B

Goblet squat — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Goblet squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Dumbbell

How to perform

Hold the load at the chest and keep the torso tall.

Avoid: Heels lifting or rushing the bottom position.

Hip thrust — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Hip thrust

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Glutes | Bench and load

How to perform

Finish with ribs down and hips fully extended.

Avoid: Overextending the lower back.

Reverse lunge — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Plan overview

Build a complete gym workout using the equipment you actually have.

Who it suits

Gym members who want exercises, prescriptions and machine-free substitutions.

Who should avoid it

Avoid selecting machines or stations that are unavailable during your normal training time.

Comparison

How the alternatives differ

Full-gym access increases choices, but dumbbell, barbell and cable alternatives can train the same movement families.

Common mistakes

  • Waiting too long for one machine
  • No substitution plan
  • Adding exercises without purpose

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Customize this workout

Choose your training days, setup and goal. The generator keeps the progression, recovery and safety checks from the complete system.

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Progression

Add load or repetitions only after the target range is controlled.

Recovery

Reduce volume if performance, sleep or motivation steadily worsens.

Nutrition

Build balanced meals around protein-rich foods, carbohydrates, produce and regular hydration.

Substitutions

Use the listed movement alternatives when the original exercise is not practical.

Questions

Gym workout plans for every schedule FAQ

Do I need every machine?

No. Movement-compatible free-weight or bodyweight substitutions can cover the same primary muscles.

How many exercises per session?

The generator adjusts the count from roughly three to six based on session duration and experience.

Sources and scope

Public-health reference points

Workout Split uses these primary public-health sources as broad context for aerobic activity, strength work and intensity. They do not validate an individual generated plan or replace assessment by a qualified professional.