The Best Science-Based Upper Body Workout for Growth (Chest/Back/Arms/Shoulders)

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Published 2018-03-18
Due to the optimal training frequency and realistic time commitment of an upper lower split, it makes it an effective workout routine for many lifters. In this video, I’ll go through the best upper body workout to use for your upper lower workout. I’ll discuss the various upper body exercises you should be including in your upper lower body split in order to effectively target the chest, back, shoulders, and arms. A full “upper workout” will be shown with exercises chosen based on scientific literature and our understanding of the upper body musculature.

FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR YOUR UPPER WORKOUT PDF:
builtwithscience.com/pdf-downloads/upper-workout

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builtwithscience.com/upper-body-workout/

STUDIES:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19197209
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC449729/
suppversity.blogspot.ca/2011/08/suppversity-emg-se…
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24245055
www.researchgate.net/publication/24350694_Relation…
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3737788/
www.t-nation.com/training/inside-the-muscles-best-…

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All Comments (21)
  • @JeremyEthier
    Thanks for watching guys! Here’s the link to the PDF: builtwithscience.com/pdf-downloads/upper-workout - let me know if you’re having trouble receiving it. Also, I’d really appreciate it if you gave me a follow on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jeremyethier/ ) where I’m going to start posting a lot of the studies I come across but don’t include in my videos. Hopefully this video provides you with some insight as to how to incorporate my various science-based videos into your own routines, but let me know what other splits you’d like me to cover! I’m currently on vacation in Mexico and have some really exciting content coming up once I’m back later this week! Stay tuned!
  • @mannyt4371
    Has to be the best fitness YouTuber. Gets the point. Backs it up with research. Well edited. Very descriptive. Animated. For everyone at any fitness level.
  • @Pursc248
    Im 32 single father to a six year old little girl. I just started working out to get more healthy for her and I. Thank you so much for this video and others. You really explain everything and make it simple for just about anyone to understand. Im writing down everything I'm learning from you. I would love to just say again thank you! Something like this would take years to learn and you simplified it to a workout newbie like me. Your changing lives brother! Love the work!
  • @rossi1000
    1:26 incline dumbbell press 2:24 chest-supported row 3:21 overhead press 4:04 pull up or lats pulldown 4:58 incline dumbbell curl 5:40 overhead tricep extension ---------------------------------------------------------- 6:20 Summary
  • I know this video is relatively old now but I just want to say I've been doing the upper body lower body split for a year and a half now and I went from 230lb to 160lb and shredded. Don't mix up the workout and stick to this and you'll never need another routine. 10/10
  • Here is what I have gathered from a number of Jeremy's videos: 1) The ideal number of sets per muscle group per week is 10-20, depending on your skill level 2) Your muscles will fatigue after about 11 sets in one session, and you'll actually be doing more harm to your gains/muscle growth if you exceed this. Therefore, it's recommended to split up the 10-20 sets over 2 workouts. 3) Aim for 6-10 reps per set 4) Alternate between push and pull exercises 5) Stick primarily to compound lifts and give yourself at least 2 minutes between sets for the harder ones (barbell bench, deadlift, squat, OHP) 6) Focus on form, don't let your ego get in the way and lift weight with poor form 7) Track your lifts and progress. 8) Consistency, diet, and adequate sleep are key to improvement
  • This has got to be the most comprehensive fitness video I have EVER seen, thank you for making the first day back in the gym AMAZING
  • @suhaylpatel9471
    Best video ever!! For someone who’s focused on studies a lot and neglected the gym, this was some good advice. Thanks!
  • Ive been following this plan for a month now. The progress is looking good so far. After u finished the recommended exercise. Just do abdominal training for 10 mins.
  • Damn..this is one the cleanest no b.s fitness YouTubers I've seen. ! & I love how this guy givesbout such quality material like the PDF for free..while we have other so called fitness " guru's " trying to nab our money with sub-power/utter nonsense or wordplay ! Really appreciate it..you've got a new subscriber ! 💥
  • This guy is amazing. Totally fixed the mistakes I was making in the gym. Now when I leave I actually feel like I had a good workout. I'm definitely hooked keep up the great work.
  • @redcloud4741
    i love the openness of this routine. it allows you to pick exercises that are not only optimal but are also what you prefer. i cant believe that videos like these are free sometimes!
  • @jj53368
    Would love to see a "guided" version of this video that I can watch and follow along to. Your content is incredibly helpful, and thank you for everything you do!
  • @GHotSauceAnd1
    Most comprehensive and substantiated workout advice I’ve ever received. Love your videos man, you get down to the nitty gritty immediately and only give us information you can cite. Keep it up bro. Edited this comment to mention, that the pdf afterwards... now you’re just being a sweetheart. Million thanks.
  • @JeremyEthier
    Also, at 6:09 I meant to say “flexed position” instead of “extended position”!
  • Thank you for this video Jeremy. I’m 71 and starting regular workouts and a beginner so I really appreciate the way your putting this information out. It is helping me a lot with direction.
  • @kidgloves81
    Love this. I will be looking to switch up my routine in a few months and will Definitely try this with a fifth day of full abs workout. I’d love to package that with a Lower body routine from you. Appreciate all your work!
  • @donniboi23
    38 yr old out of shape factory worker here. This video is very well put together and motivational. Thanks man!
  • @keithmorgan2492
    Please do the lower body video. Love your videos. Keep it up man!
  • @dylanrace8765
    Dude, you cite your sources better than many of the science channels I watch! This is awesome!