How should I split my workouts?

[arkitech]

After 6 years of not having any kind of consistent workout program I'm gradually easing back into the saddle. However in the past I never really took my weightlifting seriously, I basically just kind of went in the gym haphazardly and I guess I got lucky because I managed to build a great physique with no knowledge. Now that I'm older I realize I need a plan if want to get the most out of my efforts.

Can anyone suggest the best way to split up my workouts? Right now I'm just trying to get used to lifting again and I'm working out with machines at the local gym. (Unfortunately this gym does'nt have a lot of free weights) I'm a little unsure how to split up my upperbody workouts. Any advice I can get would be appreciated.

 

[arkitech]

any suggestions?

 

[P-funk]

If you are just starting out why not start simple with a three day plan like some of these:

mon-upper
wed-lower
fri-upper

or

mon-upper(push)
wed-legs
fri-upper(pull)

or

a total body w/o three times a week

then you can progress to things like one body part a day 5 days a week

or

mon-chest/bi's
tues-back/tris
wed-off
thurs-legs
fri-shoulders

the possibilities are endless as far as splits go. Just find something that works best for you.