Advanced 4-Day Gym Routine
Weekly Structure
Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Day 3: Rest or Active Recovery
Day 4: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Day 5: Full Body + Conditioning
Day 6/7: Rest
Day 1 - Push
Exercise Sets Reps Notes
Barbell Bench Press 4 5-8 Progressive overload
Seated DB Shoulder Press 3 8-10
Incline DB Press 3 10-12
Cable Lateral Raises 3 12-15 Slow eccentric
Dips 3 8-12 Weighted if possible
Overhead Rope Triceps Ext. 3 12-15 Superset optional
Day 2 - Pull
Exercise Sets Reps Notes
Weighted Pull-Ups 4 6-10 Wide grip
Barbell/T-Bar Rows 4 8-10 Strict form
Chest-Supported Row 3 10-12
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown 3 12-15
Barbell/EZ Bar Curls 3 8-10
Incline DB Curls 3 12-15 Full stretch
Day 4 - Legs
Exercise Sets Reps Notes
Back Squats 4 5-8 Use lifting belt if needed
Romanian Deadlifts 3 8-10 Hamstring focus
Bulgarian Split Squats 3 10-12/leg Weighted optional
Advanced 4-Day Gym Routine
Leg Press 3 12-15 Deep ROM
Seated Leg Curl 3 12-15 Full contraction
Standing Calf Raises 4 15-20 Stretch and pause
Day 5 - Full Body + Conditioning
Exercise Sets Reps Notes
Clean & Press / Power Snatch 4 3-5 Lighter weight OK
Front Squats 3 8-10 Upright posture
Pull-Ups (Neutral) 3 Max Weighted if possible
Kettlebell Swings/Assault Bike 4 30s on/off HIIT style
Plank (Weighted) 3 45-60 sec Core focus
Hanging Leg Raises 3 12-15 Strict form
Progression Tips
- Increase weight or reps weekly by 2.5-5%
- Use RPE 8-9 on main compound lifts
- Deload every 5-6 weeks (50% volume/intensity)
Nutrition & Recovery
- 1g protein per lb of bodyweight
- Sleep 7-9 hours per night
- Post-workout carbs & protein within 30-60 minutes
- Stay hydrated, especially on leg day