Simon’s 4 day High-Frequency Upper Body Split

by Simon Levy
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Program Description

High-frequency upper-body strength program (pressing + pulling 3x/week) • Designed to grow muscle and increase lifts like bench, pull-ups, OHP, rows • While avoiding aggravation of low-back/glute pain (e.g., L5–S1, piriformis) • Uses functional, pain-aware leg work (e.g., sandbag carries, RDLs, split squats) • Integrates volume cycling, mobility, and fascia-friendly movement • And it’s highly sustainable — meaning you can do it long-term without burnout or injur

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    4 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    70 minutes
  • Created
    Aug 03, 2025 12:50
  • Last Edited
    Aug 12, 2025 12:25

Summary

Unlock your upper body potential with Simon’s 4 Day High-Frequency Upper Body Split, a focused 4-week program designed to enhance strength and muscle definition. This split targets all major upper body muscle groups through a mix of heavy lifts and dynamic movements, ensuring you maximize gains while maintaining intensity. With four training days each week, you'll engage in exercises like the Overhead Press and Bench Press, complemented by bodyweight movements and functional training. Perfect for those with a garage gym setup, this program will elevate your training and keep you motivated to push your limits!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Upper Back
15.9%
Lats
12.9%
Triceps
11.1%
Front Delts
9.6%
Chest
8.9%
Glutes
6.7%
Quadriceps
6.4%
Middle Delts
5.9%
Abs
5.8%
Hamstrings
5.3%
Lower Back
5.3%
Biceps
3.7%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Forearms
0.6%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
8 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
4
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
10 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
8 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
4
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
10 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
8 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
4
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
10 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
8 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
4
Step-Up (Weighted)
3
10 reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
5
8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
5
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
5
8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
5
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
5
8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
5
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
5
8 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
10 reps
-
5
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Dips Between Chairs
3
12 reps
-
4
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Dips Between Chairs
3
12 reps
-
4
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Dips Between Chairs
3
12 reps
-
4
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
6 reps
-
3
Dips Between Chairs
3
12 reps
-
4
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Face Pull
3
15 reps
-
4
Kettlebell Clean
4
5 reps
-
5
Suitcase Carry
2
1 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Face Pull
3
15 reps
-
4
Kettlebell Clean
4
5 reps
-
5
Suitcase Carry
2
1 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Face Pull
3
15 reps
-
4
Kettlebell Clean
4
5 reps
-
5
Suitcase Carry
2
1 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4
AMRAP
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Face Pull
3
15 reps
-
4
Kettlebell Clean
4
5 reps
-
5
Suitcase Carry
2
1 mins
-
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 3
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
6 Reps
-
3
Dips Between Chairs
3 Sets
12 Reps
-
4
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
4 Sets
AMRAP
-
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
12 Reps
-
3
Face Pull
3 Sets
15 Reps
-
4
Kettlebell Clean
4 Sets
5 Reps
-
5
Suitcase Carry
2 Sets
1 mins
-
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5 Sets
5 Reps
-
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Step-Up (Weighted)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3 Sets
12 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Barbell Row
5 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Good Morning
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Glute Bridge (Barbell)
3 Sets
12 Reps
-