Alberto Nunez's Upper Lower Split (Hypertrophy Program)

Nov. 11, 2024, 5:15 p.m.


About Alberto Nunez:

Alberto Nunez is a professional natural bodybuilder with over a decade of training experience. It's safe to say, he is one of the pioneers of modern natural bodybuilding. He's also a the head coach of 3D Muscle Journey, a group that coaches for both contest prep and recreational bodybuilding. If you're familiar with Matt Ogus, you'll find that his training philosophy is a subset of 3D Muscle Journey.

Program Level:

This program is aimed for individuals that are late beginners to intermediate that are looking to build more muscle on the shoulders rather than chest.

Training Frequency:

2 on, 1 off, 3 on, 1 off . Example: Monday, Tuesdays, REST, Thursday, Friday, REST , REST.

Rest:

Rest for approximately 2-3 minutes for main/compound exercises and 90 seconds for accessories movements.

Progression Guidelines:

Hit the top of each rep range 2x (Doesn't have to occur on consecutive weeks) then add the smallest load possible(2.5lbs).

Exercise
Rep Range RPE Range
Workout 1 - Upper
Seated Front Raises (Dumbbell) 10-15 10
Seated Anterior Delt Press 6-10 7-10
Standing Lateral Raise (Cable) 10-17 8-10
Standing Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable) 10-15 10
Prone Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell) 10-15 10
Prone Rear Delt Row (Dumbbell/Cable) 6-10 7-10
Standing Bicep Curl (Cable) 10-17 10
Workout 2 - Lower
Glute Bridge (Barbell) 10-15 10
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) 6-10 7-8
Hip Dominant Leg Press 6-10 7-9
Seated Leg Curl 6-10 8-10
Seated Calf Raises 6-10 8-10
Workout 3 - Upper
Bench Press (Dumbbell) 6-10 7-10
Lat Dominate Row (Cable) 6-10 7-10
Incline Press (Dumbbell) 6-10 7-10
Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown 6-10 7-10
CB Pushdowns 10-15 10
Hammer Curls (Cable) 10-15 10
Workout 4 - Lower
Quad Dominant Leg Press 6-10 7-9
Leg Extension 10-15 10
Sissy Squat 1 or more reps 9-10
Standing Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) 10-15 10
Straight Leg Calf Raise 6-10 7-9
Abs Crunch (Cable) 6-10 7-9