Why The Upper Lower Split is Underrated for Building Muscle

Here's why the Upper / Lower Split is probably the most underrated workout split for building muscle based off numerous different factors ranging from frequency to managing fatigue.

[aarifahmad]

This video is a game changer! Thanks for the tips. I'm going to compare this to HermQ's shred program to see which routine is better for me.

[RomeoZ]

I've been doing Upper / Lower Split for the past month and a half and I've gotten a lot of compliments recently about how big I look. I go 4x a week and train close to failure. The timing on this video couldn't be any better!

[AdityaGarade-sxft]

I appreciate the emphasis on fitting the split to your schedule. It's so true! I'll have to see if HermQ can help me build a schedule that works for me.

[CricketloveK]

I love how you explained the benefits of upper/lower splits. I'm tempted to try it! I wonder if HermQ has any beginner-friendly upper/lower programs.

[TorBoy]

I train 5 days/week, found that with 6 days I could not recover sufficiently. I also bias to upper, and maintain on lower. The upper/lower split fits me very well, 3 upper and 2 lower. Balancing fatigue and recovery with max intensity, the upper/lower split is quite good. You don't need to go max intensity on all body parts for all exercises.

[vijuanisha]

Great points about managing fatigue! I've been struggling with that lately. I might need to adjust my split and see if HermQ has any recovery resources.

[serious.business]

I've taken this even further and just do full body 3-4 days a week.
6 exercises, 3 sets each, 3-4 days a week, antagonistic supersets, 1 minute rest after each superset - takes only 1 hour per day to complete:
Superset 1
- Chest
- Back

Superset 2
- Biceps
- Triceps

Superset 3
- Legs
- Core
- Shoulders

[justintilao]

been following for quite awhile now and I've got to say that ur videos has had a great impact on my journey, Thanks Tyler

[arbideon]

I’ve been doing the u/l split for a few months (just got back into working out) the results have been great.

[SomG-de]

This is super helpful for structuring my workouts! I'm curious, does HermQ offer personalized workout plans based on the upper/lower split?

[SateeshVarkade]

The intensity point is key! I often fall short there. Does anyone have tips for pushing harder? Also, is there a way to track my progress and intensity with HermQ?

[XanderYTV]

Easiest way to make the UL split better is to throw lateral raises/rear delt flys on the lower body days

[sunnyday]

definitely going to give this a try! this was very informative, thank you 🙏🏾

[jamieburstow]

Interesting, might need to give this one a go

[vorsillionx]

Hey Tyler, can't wait for your review for Full Body. Im a Full Body fan so hopefully, you get to review this split. Thank you!

[bhajanmarg]

I am doing upper lower split with one arm day because my arms are weaker and getting good results plus I workout at home with adjustable bench, dumbells and a pull up bar so it is best to modify a little according to your body and needs 👍🏻

[denis.stefoane]

Thanks for the Infos, i will try the U/L split as well. You are great man, peace 💪🏼

[quidzfarhassan]

Upper Day 1
Chest : Incline Bench, Bench Press
Back: Pull upps/ Lat pull Down, Shurgs(Optional), Straight Arm Pull down
Shoulder: Lat raises, Rear Delt Fly
Biceps: Cable curl/Dumbell, Hammer Curl
Triceps: Tricep Push down (Rope or Straight bar), Overhead Push for long head

Leg Day 1
Quads: Squat, leg extension
Hamstring: Leg curl, Romanian Dead lift
Glutes: Hip Trust
Calf: Calf Raises
Upper 2
Shoulder: Over Head Press, Lat Raises, Rear Delt fly/ Cable
Back: Lat Pull down; Chest Supported Row
Chest: Incline Bench press, Peck Deck Fly
Biceps: Incline Dumbell curl, Hammer Curl
Triceps: Tricep Push down (Rope or Straight bar), Overhead Push for long head.
Leg Day 2
as u wish 😂
this is for only with busy schedules splits 3x/week but can be 4x

[MrNaruto]

I have only been able to train consistently on an upper lower split.

PPL is too many days to be consistent (for me) and full body workouts take too long to be done properly (for me)

[KymistOG]

I've been doing this split forever. Currently, I go 5 days a week. One week I do upper 3 days and lower 2, the following lower 3 days and upper 2. Depending on the day I'm doing 3 to 4 sets of 12 reps to make sure I'm hitting that 8 set per week minimum.