The Definitive Guide to the Push Pull Legs Routine

Published: Nov. 1, 2017, 1:03 p.m.

\u201cPush pull legs\u201d routines have been popular for decades now.

In fact, just about every time-proven strength and muscle-building program fits this basic mold, and that\u2019s not likely to change.

My bestselling workout programs for men and women are also, essentially, push pull legs (PPL) routines with additional \u201caccessory\u201d (isolation) work to help bring up \u201cstubborn\u201d body parts.

The primary reasons push pull legs routines have stood the test of time are they train all major muscle groups, allow plenty of time for recovery, and can be tailored to fit different training goals, schedules, and histories.

They\u2019re easy to understand, too.

At bottom, a push pull legs routine separates your major muscle groups into three different workouts:

Chest, shoulders, and triceps
Back and biceps (with a bit of hamstrings as well if you\u2019re deadlifting)
Legs

And it has you train anywhere from 3 to 6 times per week, depending on how much abuse you\u2019re willing to take, what you\u2019re looking to achieve with your physique, and how much time you can spend in the gym each week.

So, if you\u2019re looking to gain muscle and strength as quickly as possible, and if you\u2019re not afraid of a bit of heavy compound weightlifting, then push pull legs might be your golden ticket.

And by the end of this episode, you\u2019re going to know exactly how PPL works, who it is and isn\u2019t best for, and how to create a customized routine that\u2019ll work for you.

Let\u2019s get to it.

4:30 - What is the push pull legs routine?
8:23 - What are the benefits to the push pull legs routine?
12:27 - How do I make push pull legs work for me?
17:12 - How can I make a push pull routine?
20:59 - What is push legs pull?
23:37 - How do you continue making progress with these routines?
29:56 - Do you recommend any supplements?

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