Question about the Upper/Lower Split Routine

[jimmy-page]

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Im in the process of adding in exercises to a skeleton of a upper/lower split routine, this is what i have so far

Upper 1 – 3x8-12
Chest – Dumbbell Press
Back- Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Deltoid- Arnold Press
Triceps- Triceps Extension
Bicep- Dumbbell Curl
Traps- Barbell Shrug
Lower 1 – 3x8-12
Quadriceps – Squat
Hamstrings- Leg Curl
Calves- Seated Raise
Abs- Crunches, Leg Raise
Oblique- Twists
Upper 2 - 3x8-12
Chest – Dumbbell Press
Back- Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Deltoid- Arnold Press
Triceps- Triceps Extension
Bicep- Dumbbell Curl
Traps- Barbell Shrug
Lower 2 – 3x8-12
Quadriceps – Squat
Hamstrings- Leg Curl
Calves- Seated Raise
Abs- Crunches, Leg Raise
Oblique- Twists

Just wondering if that is adquate, should i be adding in more exercises for the second days of upper/lower or just more sets? Ive been working out for about 2 months now doing a similar program more concentrated with machines now decided to start adding in more freeweights, if anyone can give examples of freeweight leg exercises that would be appreciated. Thanks

[quickgain]

im guessing this is a mon/tues thurs/fri plan....
i would change up the 2 exercises a bit. example, leg press instead of squats for the leg#2, and decline or incline barbell instead of dumbell bench on upper#2. just my oppinion
some good leg exercises.....

lunges
leg press
ATG squats
clean and jerk ... works almost everything though
powercleans
leg extensions

[jimmy-page]

yes it is monday/tuesday thursday/friday split, sorry about not adding that in. Thanks for the input i totally forgot about the lunges

[WhatTheDodd?]

I dont think you need as much isolation movements. My upper lower is something like

Mon:
5x5 Bench, Bent Row. 3x5 Weighted pullup, Standing military
Teus:
5x5 Squat. 3x5 SLDL. Calf raises
Thurs:
3x8-10 DB Bench, One arm row. 3x12 weighted dips, pullups (palms facing away)
Friday:
3x10 squat. 2x10 SLDL. Calf raises. Sometimes single leg presses.

I get more than sufficient stimulation for my arms from combo of bench movement, rowing movement, pulling up movement, and then dip or shoulder press. When I first started I would do isolation for bis and tris, but found it worked them too hard that I had trouble recovering. You dont have to do specific things I suggest, but I would say do less isolation movements and probably switch between a lower rep day and a higher rep day. Btw. my split is a variation of "Big Boy Basics" from t-nation.

Good luck