Workout Splits

First things first, if you are not familiar with the term “workout split”, it simply means how often/when you train specific muscle groups. There are a variety of different strategies when deciding what you’re workout splits should look like. To start with, you need to decide how many days per week you are going to be working out. Most people typically decide to go 4-5 days per week. Obviously, 5 day workout splits have a number of advantages but it is important to be honest with yourself about how many days you will be realistically making it to the gym per week.

Next, it is important to think about what muscle groups you like to workout on the same day. For example, a lot of people love to do push (chest, shoulders, triceps)/pull (back and biceps) days where as others like to workout arms together and focus on chest, shoulders and back another day. The key here is to know that there isn’t necessarily a right or wrong answer, it is all about giving these splits a try, listening to your body and deciding what is best for you and your goals.

I am currently not in love with the workout split that I am doing, but giving it a try to see if it grows on me. I am definitely going to continue with the 5 day workout split but may switch up the workout structure to the push/pull days that I mentioned earlier and I would love to separate my leg workouts into 2 separate days. Have one day where I can focus on Strength building with deadlifts and squats and one leg day where I can focus on specifically targeting and building muscle in my quads, hamstrings and glutes. Here is an example of what I am currently doing, and what I am planning on switching to: