The 3x upper, 2x lower split that I use to maximize growth and still recover perfectly for the next session

Disclaimer - this is what works for ME, I’ve spent a lot of time nailing recovery, sleep, and volume control to do this split correctly. I’m sharing this if anyone else is looking for this type of split to focus on upper body frequency.

Upper 1 - one set for everything
Chest fly:
T bar row:
Single arm tricep push down:
Preacher curls:
Lateral raise:
Incline press
Single arm lat row
Hammer curls:
Seated overhead extension:

Lower 1 - 2 sets for everything
Quad extensions:
Hamstring curls:
Adductors:
Leg press:
Calf raises:
Back extension
Ab crunch:

Upper 2 - 1 set for everything
Chest fly
T bar row:
Lateral raise
Single arm push down
Preacher curls
Lat pull down
Shoulder press
Overhead tricep
Rear delt fly

Rest

Upper 3 - 2 sets
Chest fly
T bar row
Single arm push down
Preacher curls
Lateral raise
Incline press
Single arm lat row
hammer curl
Seated overhead extension

Lower 2
Quad extensions:
Hamstring curls:
Adductors:
Leg press:
Calf raises:
Back extension
Ab crunch:

Rest

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u/mcpulser — 10 days ago

In my experience, a step goal is the most important facet to shedding that last stubborn layer of body fat

Couldn’t lose the last 8-10 pounds until I purchased a walking pad for my office, now I’m exactly where I want to be!

u/mcpulser — 10 days ago
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Age 19 to 25, complete lifestyle change, roughly 210lbs to 150

Recently started taking my nutrition to the max this past year, easily the most progress I’ve ever made

most recent changes I've made

- getting around 20000 steps a day consistently

- prioritizing low fat (1/3 of my bodyweight in grams)

- getting around .08-1g protein per pound of bodyweight

- filling the rest of my calories with carbs

- training with frequency over volume. I'm hitting upper body 3 times a week and lower body twice a week. it's what works for me and I've perfected the programming to avoid fatigue, both physical and with CNS.

- if anyone has any questions, i'll be happy to answer them below!

- edited body for mods

u/mcpulser — 13 days ago

Good bulking starting point? 25m 150

Left is after, right is before, down roughly 30 pounds

u/mcpulser — 14 days ago

Should I keep the cut going until I see visible abs? It’s the absolute last of my fat to go for me

Cut is finally over for the most part though

u/mcpulser — 17 days ago