6-day dual-body-part split taking 2-2.5 hrs, help me make it more effective
Hey all, looking for help optimising my workout program.
I'm 6'3 and 80kg. I train 6 days/week when possible (if I miss a day, I carry it forward rather than skipping). My sessions currently run 2-2.5 hours, and I've had multiple people tell me I'm doing too much per day.
My split (repeats, rest day when needed):
Chest & Triceps
Barbell flat bench press
Incline dumbbell press
Cable fly (high-to-low)
Cable fly (low-to-high)
Skull crushers
Single-arm cable pushdown
Rope pushdown
Back & Biceps
Deadlift
Barbell bent-over row
Lat pulldown
Mid-back / seated row
Hammer curl
Barbell curl
Preacher curl
Legs & Shoulders
Barbell squat
Leg press
Lunges
Leg curl
Calf raises
Dumbbell shoulder press
Lateral raise
Face pull
I've received feedback that this many exercises per day is too much. I want to continue with this dual-body-part split since recovery happens within 48 hours.
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Which exercises are redundant or low-ROI and should be cut or swapped for something better for hypertrophy? I'm not well-versed in which movements hit which muscles, so I'd appreciate help spotting the overlap.
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How many working sets per muscle per session should I actually aim for?
Thanks!
Posted Jul 11, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC