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Upper/Lower Split Program — Session Overview

A well-structured 4-day split is widely regarded as one of the most useful training programs for women seeking consistent strength gains.

45 min · Kit: Nothing

The session

  1. 1Day 1: Upper body push (chest, shoulders, triceps)
  2. 2Day 2: Lower body hip-dominant (glutes, hamstrings)
  3. 3Day 3: Rest
  4. 4Day 4: Upper body pull (back, biceps)
  5. 5Day 5: Lower body quad-dominant (quads, calves, core)
  6. 6Days 6–7: Rest or light activity

Worth knowing

  • An upper/lower split allows adequate frequency (each muscle group twice per week) with adequate rest
  • Most women respond very well to 4-day training splits
  • This is a framework — individual sessions within each category are drawn from other entries in this library

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