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Upper/Lower

Upper/Lower is a split that separates training into upper-body and lower-body days.

Also known as: Upper/lower split

On 4 days it delivers a frequency of twice per week for each half of the body, balancing volume, frequency and recovery.

It is a versatile structure for many goals and levels, especially for people who train 4 days per week.

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