When programming your training there are endless routines and variables to consider, which can make choosing the right one a daunting experience for most people. There is a phrase ‘The best programme is the one you’re not doing’, which tends to lead to programme hopping and consequently stagnation in progress. It is important to note that as with nutrition there is no singular ‘best’ approach for everyone so over time we’ll take a look at some of the most popular choices.
First up it’s Body part splits which focus on targeting individual muscle groups on different days, rather than working the whole body. Each of the exercises are grouped by body part ie (chest/back/legs), and in general when doing this you would follow up with some accessory exercises that would complement the compound of choice whether it be bench/squat or even deadlift.
First up it’s Body part splits which focus on targeting individual muscle groups on different days, rather than working the whole body. Each of the exercises are grouped by body part ie (chest/back/legs), and in general when doing this you would follow up with some accessory exercises that would complement the compound of choice whether it be bench/squat or even deadlift.