How to Find the Best Workout Split for You

Published: Aug. 24, 2020, 10 a.m.

When you first start working out, one of the most confusing questions you\u2019ll face is what workout split to follow.

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A workout split refers to how you\u2019ll organize your training throughout the week.

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The reason it\u2019s called a split is because most workout plans split up your training in a way that has you train different muscle groups or exercises on different days of the week.

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Sounds simple enough: some days you train some muscle groups or exercises, other days you train other muscle groups or exercises.

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Of course, it\u2019s not that simple.

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There are countless ways to organize a week of workouts, but everyone has an opinion on what works best, and they\u2019ll tell you you\u2019re wrong if you\u2019re not following exactly what they recommend.

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Should you do traditional bodybuilder workouts where you train each muscle group once per week, obliterating it with as many sets as possible?

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Or should you follow one of the minimalist full-body strength-training programs that have become popular over the past few years?

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Or should you do something in the middle, like a push pull legs split?

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Well, the short answer is that none of these approaches is perfect.

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There isn\u2019t one \u201cbest\u201d workout split, and the best one for you depends on your goals, training experience, and preferences.

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If you\u2019re having trouble deciding how many days per week to work out, which muscle groups to work on which days, or which workout split would work best for your goals, this podcast is for you.

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Let\u2019s start by looking at what a workout split is.

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Timestamps:

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4:42 - What is a workout split?

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11:05 - What is the best workout split?

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13:01 - The body part split

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26:43 - The upper lower split

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30:16 - Push pull legs

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39:24 - The full body workout

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Mentioned on The Show:

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Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/

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