An Upper/Lower Body Split Routine for Size and Strength
Probably the most effective workout routine you’ll ever do.
The upper/lower body workout routine is my favorite training split. It’s always given me better results than anything else. You may be different, of course, but if you are an intermediate or advanced trainee, looking for the ideal workout routine to build muscle size and strength as fast as possible, this is what I’d most recommend.
A well-designed upper/lower split will work for just about anyone — men and women, young and old, people looking to build a large amount of muscle and get “big”, or those who only want to build a small amount of muscle and look “toned”.
But what exactly is an upper/lower body workout routine, why is it so effective, and what’s the best way to set it up? Let’s find out.
What Is an Upper/Lower Body Split Routine?
An upper/lower body split is one in which you train your upper body (chest, back, shoulders, biceps, and triceps) in one workout and your lower body (quads, hamstrings, calves, lower back, and abdominals) in another.
Normally you would do two of each of these workouts over the course of the week. So, you’d be training four days per week, alternating…
