Upper / Lower — 4 Day, the cover
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, how it works
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, the method
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, inside the program
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, the 12-week roadmap
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, exercise glossary
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, a workout page
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, later in the program
Upper / Lower — 4 Day, fillable tracker
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The classic split

Upper / Lower — 4 Day

Two upper. Two lower. The split that built most physiques worth having.

Built on the four lifts that drive most of the growth, Bench, Squat, Overhead Press and Deadlift, plus the accessory work that fills out everything else.

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Frequency
4 days/wk
Length
12 weeks
Total
48 workouts
Level
Intermediate
Pages
80 pages
Format
PDF + XLSX
Where this lands Intermediate
Never trainedIntermediateAdvanced
What this is

What twelve weeks actually looks like

Upper lower is the most reliable four day split there is. It gives every muscle group two exposures a week, it keeps the big lifts fresh, and it is simple enough that you never have to think about what today is.

Forty eight sessions across twelve weeks. Volume oscillates across three blocks rather than climbing in a straight line, which is what lets you keep adding work without stalling. Week 12 tests the proof against Week 1.

If you want strength and size at the same time on four days a week, this is the one.

Everything you get

Exactly what lands in your download

Blank cells on every workout page to write your actual weights in, week by week
The same program as a fillable spreadsheet, so you can log every set on your phone in the gym
A form demo link on every single movement, so you never have to guess what a lift looks like
An alternate exercise listed for every movement, so a busy rack or a missing machine never costs you a session
Instant download. Yours to keep, re-download any time from the same link
Oscillating volume across three four week blocks
An exercise glossary covering every movement in the program
A Week 12 test week that measures your progress against Week 1
The fit

Is this the right one for you?

This is for you if

  • ✓You want four days with a clear upper lower rhythm
  • ✓You want the big four lifts at the center of your training
  • ✓You have trained before and want structure with progression built in
  • ✓You want strength and size together rather than one or the other

Look elsewhere if

  • —You only have two or three days a week. The split does not compress well.
  • —You do not have access to: barbell, dumbbells, a bench, cables.
Where to go next

Not sure this is the one?

Pick by the number of days you can genuinely train, not the number you wish you could.

More days a week
Push / Pull / Legs — 6 Day Ready for six days · $39
Fewer days a week
Full Body — 3 Day Down to three days · $39
A different fit
Full Body — 4 Day Same four days, full body instead · $39
From Ryan's clients

Real transformations. Real systems.

20+ years of coaching. 250,000+ transformations since 2014. These are the programs behind them. Individual results vary.

Alex P., a client of Ryan Fischer
I'd been training for years without real progress. Ryan's full body program finally gave me a system that actually worked.
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Nick H., a client of Ryan Fischer
I'd done every program on the internet. This was the first one where I stopped overthinking and just trusted the system.
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Emily R., a client of Ryan Fischer
Lost the weight, kept the curves, gained strength I didn't know I had. The full body program changed everything.
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Kevin S., a client of Ryan Fischer
Went from skinny-fat to actual definition. The training and nutrition guides do the thinking so I just had to show up.
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I already lifted seriously, but Ryan's program is what took me from 'in shape' to the best shape of my life.
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Three rounds. Each one I got leaner, stronger, more confident. The program gives you a real ceiling to chase.
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First real transformation of my life. Followed the program, used the recipe guide, and the rest happened.
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Three months in, I stopped caring what the scale said. The program made me actually strong, and the body comp followed.
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Juliet M., a client of Ryan Fischer
My lifts improved a ton with the full body program, and the nutrition system made everything easy. I truly feel the fittest I've ever been in my whole life.
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Questions

Everything worth asking before you buy

How many days a week is Upper / Lower — 4 Day?
4 days/wk, across 12 weeks. That works out to 48 workouts in total, and every one of them is written out for you in full.
What equipment do I need?
Barbell, dumbbells, a bench, cables. Every movement also lists an alternate exercise, so a busy rack or a missing machine does not cost you the session.
Is Upper / Lower — 4 Day right for my level?
It is aimed at intermediate. You only have two or three days a week. The split does not compress well.
What happens when I finish the twelve weeks?
You either run it again with heavier loads, or you move up. The bottom of this page shows exactly which program to go to next depending on whether you want more days, fewer days, or a different style of training.
Do I get the spreadsheet tracker as well?
Yes. Training programs download as a single zip containing the full program PDF and the fillable spreadsheet tracker. Both are included at no extra cost.
How do I get it after I pay?
Straight away. The moment your payment goes through you land on a download page and the file is yours. Nothing is posted, and you are not waiting on an email to arrive before you can start.
Can I download it again later?
Yes. The download link stays valid, so you can come back to it whenever you need. Save the file somewhere you will find it again and it is yours for good.
Is this a subscription?
No. Every item in the library is a single one time payment. There is nothing to cancel and nothing renews.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes. Everything is a standard PDF, so it opens on a phone, a tablet, a laptop or a printer. Most people keep the program open on their phone between sets.
Do I need a gym membership?
It depends on the program, and every product page lists exactly what equipment it needs. Several programs run on dumbbells and a bench, and the bodyweight program needs no equipment at all.
What is the fillable tracker?
Every training program comes with a spreadsheet version alongside the PDF. Sets, reps, RPE and rest are already filled in for the whole program, and the highlighted cells are where you type the weights you actually lifted. It opens in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.
What if I buy the wrong one?
Read the refund policy before you buy, since digital downloads are treated as final once delivered. If something has genuinely gone wrong with your order, contact us at info@optml.health and we will sort it out.
Is this the same as OPTML's medical service?
No, and they are deliberately separate. The Method library is education: training programs and recipe guides. It involves no consultation, no prescription and no medical care. Anything clinical goes through a consultation with a U.S. licensed physician.
Which program should I start with?
If you are new, start with Your First 12 Weeks or the Full Body 2 Day. If you already train, pick by the number of days a week you can genuinely commit to, not the number you wish you could. Every product page shows where it sits on the beginner to advanced scale.

Start it this week.

Built on the four lifts that drive most of the growth, Bench, Squat, Overhead Press and Deadlift, plus the accessory work that fills out everything else.

Get it for $39  →

One time payment. Instant download. Yours to keep.