Your idea of an upper-lower is great. However, I agree completely with what Ross said. You're doing WAY too much. Instead of focussing on biceps and triceps directly, worry about movements. In short, you need to have a good strength base on the following exercises:
1.) Deep Squat
2.) Deadlift
3.) Bench Press
4.) Military Press
5.) Pull-ups
If you want to follow a 2 on 1 off frequency, then your volume will have to be relatively low. However, you can stiff make things interesting...
I would suggest two different upper body workouts and two different lower body workouts. Start off the week with a lower body workout though.
Lower 1
- Deep Squats 5x5*
- Romanian Deadlifts 3x6-12
- Glute Ham Raises 4-5 sets
- Planks 3 sets x 30 seconds
Upper 1
- Flat Bench Press 5x5*
- Pull-ups 5 sets to failure
- Flat Dumbbell Press 3x8-10
- Facepulls 3x8-10
Lower 2
- Deadlifts 3x3*
- Front Squats 3x5*
- Glute Ham Raises 2-3 sets
- Planks 3x30seconds
Upper 2
- Standing Strict Military Press 5x5*
- Barbell Rows 4x6
- Dips 4x6-8
- Side Planks 3 sets x 30 seconds
This a very simple workout. Very basic.
The exercises marked with "*" are the key exercises. You need to start them with lighter weights (for example, if you can do 5 reps with 225 for deep squats, i suggest you begin with 165 for 5x5) and you must progress slowly by adding 5 lbs to the bar every week.
The other exercises which have different set-rep schemes like "Dips 4x6-8" indicate that you have to start off with 6 reps for 4 sets and add 1 rep every week. This is simple linear progression. once you cross 8 reps (in this case) you have a choice to add more weight.
Lastly, remember to check your ego at the door and read all the stickies here especially the Why arent you growing sticky. Search for posts by reputable guys like Darkhorse, ChinpieceDave667, Eric3237, hrdgain81, widdoes, Ross, kane, IW, etc etc...in short: all the regulars.
Good luck
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