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Dr. Swole 4 Day Upper Lower

A free 4-day upper/lower bodybuilding split from Dr. Swole with lower-day arm work and simple double progression. Review the full schedule, then run the template inside IronFlow.

Dr. Swole 4 Day Upper Lower
Days / week
4
Weeks
7
Level
Intermediate
Focus
Hypertrophy

Fit check

Is Dr. Swole 4 Day Upper Lower right for you?

A Intermediate Hypertrophy plan for 4 training days per week. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

Who it is for

Lifters at Intermediate level who want a Hypertrophy plan and can train 4 days per week.

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Your schedule or training needs do not match 4 days per week and the listed equipment: Barbell, Dumbbell, Cable, Machine, Bodyweight.

Program at a glance

A free 4-day upper/lower bodybuilding split from Dr. Swole with lower-day arm work and simple double progression.

Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
BarbellDumbbellCableMachineBodyweight
What you are committing to
Days / week
4 training days each week
Weeks
7 programmed weeks
Sample week
Week 1

Program shape

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Weekly volume

Planned work sets from the stored template

work sets

Program length

Each block represents one programmed week

7
weeks

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Day-by-day schedule

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Day 1

Upper A

7 exercises
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 x 5-8 @ RPE 7

Run with a top set back off method, i.e. work up to a top heavy set, then drop ~10% weight and continue with back off sets.

T-Bar Row
3 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Lat Pulldown
3 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Use neutral grip.

Rope Pressdown
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Upright Row (Cable)
2 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Day 2

Lower A

8 exercises
Squat (Barbell)
4 x 5-8 @ RPE 7

Run with a top set back off method, i.e. work up to a top heavy set, then drop ~10% weight and continue with back off sets.

Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Leg Extension
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
2 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Rope Hammer Curl
1 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Machine Calf Raise
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Day 3

Upper B

7 exercises
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2 x 5-8 @ RPE 7

Run with a top set back off method, i.e. work up to a top heavy set, then drop ~10% weight and continue with back off sets.

Dip (Weighted)
3 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Seated Row (Cable)
3 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
EZ Bar Skull Crusher
3 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Upright Row (Cable)
2 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1 x 12-20 @ RPE 8
Day 4

Lower B

8 exercises
Deadlift (Barbell)
2 x 5-8 @ RPE 7

Run with a top set back off method, i.e. work up to a top heavy set, then drop ~10% weight and continue with back off sets.

Front Squat (Barbell)
2 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Leg Press
2 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Leg Press Calf Raise
4 x 8-12 @ RPE 8
Leg Curl
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Lying Bicep Curl
2 x 6-10 @ RPE 8
Preacher Curl Machine
1 x 10-15 @ RPE 8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2 x 10-15 @ RPE 8

Progression contract

How it progresses

Manual rule

When it changes

after each completed week · by your logged decision

What changes

The stored schedule carries the planned week-to-week changes.

After success or failure

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Deloads

A deload or taper is mentioned in the stored program guidance; review it before advancing.

Questions about Dr. Swole 4 Day Upper Lower

The stored template has 4 training days per week. Check the day-by-day preview before you start.

The catalog describes 7 programmed weeks. The schedule preview is generated from the same plan data used in the app.

The source describes the progression, but this template does not claim to apply it automatically. Use the progression card and source guidance when deciding what to change.

No. You can select and start the template in guest mode; signing in is optional for sync and backup.

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