For those doing HIT and on an 4x upper-lower split - what do you do on your upper? (caveats: to save time but with adequate rest?)

[theodor98]

Hi all,

Curious to those that follow a HIT doctrine and on an 4x @sandys split. This implies adequate rest between sets of ~2-3mins.

How do you ensure you keep your sessions short but still impactful?

I know the adage that upper sessions tend to drag because you have everything, but curious to see those that make it bang-for-buck on their torso.

I'm thinking:

1. 1x Vertical pull
2. 1x Horizontal pull
3. (Optional row/pulldown)
4. 1x Flat/Low incline press
5. 1x Incline / shoulder press
6. 1x side delt work
7. Arms

I find if I throw in any more exercises for respective body parts (e.g: back or chest) ,it does tend to drag the session.

Thanks!

 

[gr3mlin]

@theodor98 Upper/Lower splits always ended up taking too long for me. The best solution I found was either spreading the back volume out by including upper back work with leg day or starting leg day with arms.

 

[dawn16]

@gr3mlin Great advice.

 

[sam088]

@theodor98 The only way upper lower works for me is by making my leg day as minimalist as possible and also adding back work outs to it