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Intermediate Muscle Building

Bro Split Classic

One muscle group per day for maximum focus

The traditional bodybuilding split where each major muscle group gets its own dedicated day. While often criticized, this approach allows maximum volume and focus per muscle group. Best for intermediate to advanced lifters who can train 5 days per week.

5
Days/Week
12
Weeks
60
Min/Session
27
Exercises

Weekly Schedule

Day 1: Chest Day

Chest

5 exercises
1 Barbell Bench Press (Flat)
4 × 6-10
2 Dumbbell Bench Press (Incline)
4 × 8-12
3 Cable Chest Fly
3 × 12-15
4 Chest Dips
3 × 8-12
5 Push-ups
2 × To failure

Day 2: Back Day

Back

5 exercises
1 Deadlift
4 × 5-6
2 Pull-ups (Wide Grip)
4 × 6-10
3 Barbell Bent-Over Row
4 × 8-10
4 Cable Lat Pulldown
3 × 10-12
5 Face Pulls (High)
3 × 15-20

Day 3: Shoulder Day

Shoulders

5 exercises
1 Barbell Overhead Press
4 × 6-8
2 Lateral Raises
4 × 12-15
3 Rear Delt Cable Flyes
4 × 12-15
4 Front Raises
3 × 12-15
5 Barbell Shrugs
3 × 10-12

Day 4: Arm Day

Biceps & Triceps

6 exercises
1 Barbell Curl
4 × 8-10
2 Ezy Bar Skull Crushers
4 × 8-10
3 Standing Dumbbell Hammer Curl
3 × 10-12
4 Tricep Pushdowns
3 × 10-12
5 Concentration Curl
3 × 12-15
6 Overhead Rope Extension
3 × 12-15

Day 5: Leg Day

Legs

6 exercises
1 Barbell Back Squat
4 × 6-8
2 Leg Press
4 × 10-12
3 Romanian Deadlift (RDL)
4 × 8-10
4 Leg Extension
3 × 12-15
5 Leg Curl (Seated)
3 × 12-15
6 Weighted Calf Raises
4 × 15-20

Equipment Required

Barbell Dumbbell Cable Machine

Target Muscles

Chest Back Shoulders Arms Legs
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