Bro Split — 5 day

Classic body-part split: one muscle group per day. Not optimal for frequency but popular and enjoyable for intermediate lifters who want focused high-volume sessions.

In this guide9 sections
  1. 01Goal of the plan
  2. 02Who it is for
  3. 03Training split
  4. 04Exercise focus
  5. 05Template structure
  6. 06Progression guidance
  7. 07Recovery guidance
  8. 08Safety notes
  9. 09Scaling options
Real people doing bodyweight strength training
Real people doing bodyweight strength training. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1st_Infantry_Division_Forward_soldiers_maintain_physical_fitness_(6154130).jpg. 1st Infantry Division Forward soldiers maintain physical fitness (6154130) by U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Cody Kellum, Public domain. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.

Goal of the plan

Classic body-part split: one muscle group per day. Not optimal for frequency but popular and enjoyable for intermediate lifters who want focused high-volume sessions.

Who it is for

The source app labels this plan as Intermediate and places it in Hypertrophy.

Training split

5 training days per week: Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs.

Exercise focus

  • Bench Press
  • Incline Dumbbell Press
  • Dumbbell Bench Press
  • Cable Chest Fly
  • Dip
  • Deadlift
  • Pull-Up
  • Barbell Row
  • Lat Pulldown
  • Seated Cable Row
  • Overhead Press
  • Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  • Rear Delt Fly
  • Face Pull
  • Barbell Curl
  • Preacher Curl
  • Hammer Curl

Template structure

  • Chest Day: 65 min, 5 exercises
  • Back Day: 70 min, 5 exercises
  • Shoulders Day: 60 min, 5 exercises
  • Arms Day: 55 min, 6 exercises
  • Legs Day: 70 min, 6 exercises

Progression guidance

Suggested addition

Progress by improving control first, then reps, then load. Keep technique stable before increasing intensity.

Recovery guidance

Suggested addition

Leave at least one easier day after the hardest lower-body or conditioning session when possible.

Safety notes

Suggested addition

Use loads you can control, warm up the primary movement patterns, and stop a set when form changes meaningfully.

Scaling options

Suggested addition

Beginners can reduce one set per exercise, extend rest periods, or use simpler variations while keeping the weekly rhythm intact.