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4 Day Split Workout for Maximum Muscle Size
What is the best 4 day split workout for building muscle? Good question. Here's the answer:
You will grow. I guarantee it.
I suggest eating at 500 calories above maintenance unless you are in your late 30s, 40s (or older), or are a woman. Older individuals and female lifters should consider running about 300 calories above maintenance. Eat less than that and I can't guarantee optimal results.
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Men should aim for 180 to 220 grams of protein per day. Women should aim for 100 to 120 grams per day,
I don't mess around when it comes to pre, intra and post-workout nutrition. After 30 years of training I've learned that every advantage I can get is a big one. Here is my personal and recommended supplement protocol.
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Next, muscle groups will be hammered with 10 rep sets using a combination of machines and dumbbell exercises. But wait! That's not all! Each of these efforts will be supersetted with a bodyweight exercise that will up the intensity.
Finally, you will finish off each muscle with an isolation exercise featuring timed rest-pause pump work.
So to recap, major muscle groups will be targeted with:
Heavy sets - Use the same weight for each set. when you are able to perform 6 reps for both sets, add 5 pounds to the bar.
Volume sets - Use the same weight for each set. when you are able to perform 10 reps for each set, add 5 pounds to the bar. When noted, superset with a bodyweight exercise for 10-20 reps, or as many reps as possible.
Pump work - This is a timed set. When you are able to perform a total of 40 or more reps during this block, add a small amount of weight to the bar. Rest only as needed during this 5 minute block.
Here is a sample schedule:
There is no "best" 4 day muscle building split.
With that said, this is a solid program. If you're not seeing the results you want, and feel like a stick figure in a world of mass monster behemoths, then give this program a try. Run it for 8-12 weeks and eat plenty of food.You will grow. I guarantee it.
I suggest eating at 500 calories above maintenance unless you are in your late 30s, 40s (or older), or are a woman. Older individuals and female lifters should consider running about 300 calories above maintenance. Eat less than that and I can't guarantee optimal results.
Related: 9 Brutal Ways to Kill Your Sets
Men should aim for 180 to 220 grams of protein per day. Women should aim for 100 to 120 grams per day,
I don't mess around when it comes to pre, intra and post-workout nutrition. After 30 years of training I've learned that every advantage I can get is a big one. Here is my personal and recommended supplement protocol.
- Pre-Workout - 1 scoop of MTS Clash, 1 scoop of MTS Vasky and 5 grams of EthiTech Creatine.
- Intra-Workout - 2 scoops of MTS Machine Fuel in 20 ounces of water.
- Post-Workout - 5 grams of EthiTech Creatine and a serving of Huge Gainer, which includes 25 grams of protein.
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4 Day Split Workout for Building Muscle
This program will assault your major muscle groups with a 3-pronged attack. First, you will perform major compound movements using 5-8 rep sets.Next, muscle groups will be hammered with 10 rep sets using a combination of machines and dumbbell exercises. But wait! That's not all! Each of these efforts will be supersetted with a bodyweight exercise that will up the intensity.
Finally, you will finish off each muscle with an isolation exercise featuring timed rest-pause pump work.
So to recap, major muscle groups will be targeted with:
- Heavy weight - In the form of 6 rep sets.
- Volume supersets - 10 rep sets supersetted with bodyweight exercises.
- Pump work - 5 minute timed sets, pushing for as many reps as possible.
When to add weight

Volume sets - Use the same weight for each set. when you are able to perform 10 reps for each set, add 5 pounds to the bar. When noted, superset with a bodyweight exercise for 10-20 reps, or as many reps as possible.
Pump work - This is a timed set. When you are able to perform a total of 40 or more reps during this block, add a small amount of weight to the bar. Rest only as needed during this 5 minute block.
Here is a sample schedule:
- Monday - Quads and Hamstrings
- Tuesday - Chest and Triceps
- Wednesday - Off
- Thursday - Off
- Friday - Back and Traps
- Saturday - Shoulders and Biceps
- Sunday - Off
Monday | |||||
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Quads and Hamstrings | |||||
Exercise | Sets | Reps | |||
Squats | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset #1 - Leg Press | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset#2 - Jump Squats | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Superset #2 - Hack Squats | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #2 - Bodyweight Lunges | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - Leg Extensions | 1 | 5 minutes | |||
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlifts | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset - Lying Leg Curls | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset - Reverse Bodyweight Lunges | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - Seated Leg Curls | 1 | 5 minutes |
Tuesday | |||||
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Chest and Triceps | |||||
Exercise | Sets | Reps | |||
Bench Press | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset #1 - Incline Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #1 - Chest Dips | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Superset #2 - Machine Chest Press | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #2 - Push Ups | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - Pec Dec | 1 | 5 minutes | |||
Close Grip Bench Press | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset - Skullcrushers | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset - Diamond Push Ups | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - Rope Cable Triceps Extensions | 1 | 5 minutes |
Friday | |||||
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Back and Traps | |||||
Exercise | Sets | Reps | |||
Deadlifts | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset #1 - Barbell Rows | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #1 - Inverted Rows | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Superset #2 - Seated Cable Rows | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #2 - Pull Ups or Assisted Pull Ups | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - V-Bar Pull Downs | 1 | 5 minutes | |||
Power Shrugs | 3 | 6 | |||
Pump - Machine or Smith Machine Shrugs | 1 | 5 minutes |
Saturday | |||||
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Shoulders and Biceps | |||||
Exercise | Sets | Reps | |||
Military Press | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset #1 - Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #1 - Pike Press | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Superset #2 - Machine Overhead Press | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset #2 - reverse Bent Over Laterals or Face Pulls | 3 | 10-15 | |||
Pump - Upright Rows | 1 | 5 minutes | |||
Standing Dumbbell Curls | 3 | 6 | |||
Superset - EZ Bar Curl | 3 | 10 | |||
Superset - Chin Ups or Assisted Chin Ups | 3 | 10-20 | |||
Pump - Machine Curls | 1 | 5 minutes |