Separate Bodyparts per day or push/pull legs.

[Incognegro]

In regards to split wise.

Is it better to work an area 1 day a week, or work muscles that together on the same day?

5 a week-chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs.

or

Chest and Triceps (pushing)
Biceps and Back Muscles (pulling)
Shoulders and Traps
Legs (I put on my own seperate day).

Honestly the first type works better for me time wise. im in for half an hour/45 min. Hit 3-4 exercises per group and get out to catch the bus.

Those of you who use the classic Push/Pull/Legs split whats your comments on it?

And Cowpimp, I have browsed your fine articles as well

J

 

[lnvanry]

I am not a fan of PL splits (push/pull) Too much emphasis on strength.

 

[CowPimp]

Both methods seem to work fine. I have tried everything from working a muscle once per week to three times per week. There really is no right or wrong answer, as many people make a lot of progress via both routes.

I feel that strength wise I improve most using a higher frequency training routine. Mass seems to come with pretty much any routine as long as I eat enough. Not to mention, I just prefer full body routines for the enjoyment factor.

I don't know how new you are to lifting, but you just have to play around with different protocols and splits to find out what you enjoy the most and what produces the most results.

If I do a split routine, then push-pull-legs is my favorite by far.