Moving to upper/lower

Training
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After a few years of working out 5-6 times a week (mostly PPL) I decided it’s too much for me. It’s not about the volume, but rather living a gym-centric life. Mentally, I’m burned out. I’m 34y old natty with a decent physique and strength, want to keep improving but also don’t feel like the whole thing is a chore. I decided that 4 workouts in a week (~1h each) is max I can do. Currently, the target is to gain some more mass. Here is the plan I’m considering (only work sets listed). Do you think it’s a sensible plan? Any other recommendations are welcome.

Mon: off
Tue: upper 1
Wed: off
Thu: lower 1
Fri: off
Sat: upper 2
Sun: lower 2

upper 1

bench press 3x6-8
45deg incline db press 2x8-10
lateral raises 3x10-12
weighted pull-ups 3x6-8
chest supported row 3x8-10
triceps extensions 3x8-10
barbell curls 3x8-10

lower 1

squat 3x6-8
smith machine lunge 2x8-10
leg ext 2x10-12
leg curl 2x10-12
leg press calf raise 3x10-12
hanging leg raises 3x

upper 2

barbell row 3x6-8
lat pulldown 3x8-10
machine chest press 3x8-10
pec deck 2x8-10
shoulder press 3x8-10
triceps pushdown 3x8-10
bayesian cable curls 3x10-12

lower 2

rdl 3x6-8
leg press 2x8-10
leg curl 2x10-12
leg ext 2x10-12
seated calf raise 3x10-12
cable crunches 3x12-15

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There’s nothing wrong with it, but those are still going to be some relatively long days. If getting out of the gym is the cool, there are more abbreviated options. Doggcrapp was a great one (3x a week, ~45 minutes a session) and Trained by JP looks similar. Those aren’t the only options, but I think they’d fit.

Again, nothing wrong with what you’ve got. You definitely put some thought into how you structured the days and I think it’s built just fine. I just think you can spend even less time than 4 sessions.

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