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Advanced Push Pull Legs Hypertrophy — 6-Day, 12 Weeks (Barbell) vs Beginner Upper Lower — 4-Day, 8 Weeks (Barbell)

Push Pull Legs

Advanced Push Pull Legs Hypertrophy — 6-Day, 12 Weeks (Barbell)

Level
Advanced
Duration
12 weeks
Days/wk
6
Equipment
Full Gym
Category
Push Pull Legs
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Upper Lower

Beginner Upper Lower — 4-Day, 8 Weeks (Barbell)

Level
Beginner
Duration
8 weeks
Days/wk
4
Equipment
Full Gym
Category
Upper Lower
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How to choose

Both Advanced Push Pull Legs Hypertrophy — 6-Day, 12 Weeks (Barbell) and Beginner Upper Lower — 4-Day, 8 Weeks (Barbell) earn their place in the library. Pick Advanced Push Pull Legs Hypertrophy — 6-Day, 12 Weeks (Barbell) if its profile above better matches your training phase, equipment access, and evidence tolerance — otherwise Beginner Upper Lower — 4-Day, 8 Weeks (Barbell) is the stronger fit. In most programs, alternating between them across mesocycles delivers the broadest adaptation.