PHUL — Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower

Brandon Campbell's 4-day split: 2 power days + 2 hypertrophy days. Upper/lower structure, balanced volume and intensity.

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 training with free weights in a gym
Real people training with free weights in a gym. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USMC-110816-F-2786W-005.jpg. USMC-110816-F-2786W-005 by Cpl. Courtney C. White, Public domain. Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.

Goal of the plan

Brandon Campbell's 4-day split: 2 power days + 2 hypertrophy days. Upper/lower structure, balanced volume and intensity.

Who it is for

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

Training split

4 training days per week: Upper Power, Lower Power, Upper Hyp., Lower Hyp..

Exercise focus

  • Bench Press
  • Pendlay Row
  • Overhead Press
  • Pull-Up
  • Barbell Curl
  • Rope Triceps Pressdown
  • Back Squat
  • Deadlift
  • Leg Press
  • Lying Leg Curl
  • Standing Calf Raise
  • Incline Barbell Bench Press
  • Seated Cable Row
  • Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  • Hammer Curl
  • Overhead Rope Triceps Extension
  • Front Squat

Template structure

  • Upper Power: 60 min, 6 exercises
  • Lower Power: 60 min, 5 exercises
  • Upper Hypertrophy: 65 min, 6 exercises
  • Lower Hypertrophy: 65 min, 5 exercises

Progression guidance

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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

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

Scaling options

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