How to Structure a 4-Day Gym Split (for Muscle & Consistency)

If you want to train hard without burning out, the 4-day split might be your perfect training plan.

It gives you enough frequency to build serious muscle — without needing to live in the gym. Whether you’re new to lifting or levelling up, this split hits that sweet spot between volume and recovery.

Let’s break down how to structure it right.

✅ What Is a 4-Day Gym Split?

A 4-day split means you train four days a week, targeting different muscle groups across those sessions. It gives each muscle group enough work, with ample recovery between.

You’ll usually train something like:

  • Upper Body (Push)

  • Upper Body (Pull)

  • Legs

  • Accessory / Conditioning or Repeat Focus

🏋️♂️ 4-Day Split Example (Balanced Approach)

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)

  • Barbell Bench Press – 4x8

  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press – 3x10

  • Tricep Dips or Rope Pushdowns – 3x12

  • Lateral Raises – 3x15

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)

  • Pull-Ups or Lat Pulldown – 4x10

  • Barbell Rows – 3x8

  • Seated Cable Rows – 3x12

  • Dumbbell Curls – 3x15

Day 3: Rest or Active Recovery

Day 4: Legs

  • Back Squat – 4x6

  • Romanian Deadlifts – 3x10

  • Walking Lunges – 3x12 each leg

  • Leg Extensions / Hamstring Curls – 3x15

Day 5: Full Body or Weak Point Day

  • Choose 1–2 areas to target (e.g. arms, core, mobility, HIIT)

  • Keep it lighter and pump-focused

  • Think recovery + blood flow

🔄 Why This Split Works

  • Flexible — great for people with work/school/life balance

  • Sustainable — 4 sessions a week = easier to stay consistent

  • Adaptable — can shift focus toward size, strength, or fat loss

You’re training each major muscle group once or twice per week, which research shows is ideal for hypertrophy.

🧠 Tips for Making It Stick

  • Schedule your rest days around your life — not the other way around

  • Stay consistent with progressive overload

  • Prioritize sleep and recovery just as much as your sets

Final Thought:

The best split is the one you’ll actually follow — and the 4-day split is built for just that. Enough training. Enough recovery. Solid results.

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