ProtocolIntermediateStrength

Weekly Training Split

The default next step after a beginner linear program. Two upper days and two lower days give each lift enough weekly practice without turning every session into a two-hour grind. Simple, repeatable, and easy to run in a home gym.

Duration
8–12 weeks / 4 days per week
Intensity
intermediate
Category
Strength

Method

1Monday: Upper strength — bench press 4×5, barbell row 4×6, overhead press 3×6, pull-ups 3 sets, triceps 2×12
2Tuesday: Lower strength — squat 4×5, Romanian deadlift 3×8, split squat 3×8/leg, calf raise 3×12
3Thursday: Upper volume — overhead press 4×6, incline press 3×8, cable or dumbbell row 4×10, lateral raise 3×15, curls 2×12
4Friday: Lower volume — deadlift 3×5, front squat or goblet squat 3×8, hip thrust 3×10, hamstring curl 3×12
5Progression: add 5 lbs when all sets hit the top of the rep range with clean form
6Deload every 6–8 weeks or when bar speed drops for two straight sessions

Outcome

A sustainable bridge from novice gains to long-term strength training: better weekly volume, better lift practice, and steady progress without needing a complex program.

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