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Everything About Split Training

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One of the best, and undeniably the most popular, training methods is the famed partitioned training, which denotes training each body segment on a distinct day. One training session is dedicated to one or two muscle segments. This form of training yields outstanding results as it allows for maximal concentration on a selected area. Partitioned training is unquestionably the monarch among bodybuilders, both amateurs and professionals.
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Segmented training partition

There are numerous training systems and methods, but all of them are based on two fundamental concepts, either it's a full-body workout within a single session, or it's a workout that divides muscle parts over the course of a microcycle, for instance, a week. Such partitioning enables more precise muscle training in one session at different angles, which means in terms of all the functions it performs, making it do more work.
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Is it truly a training division - how to separate it on a weekly basis?

The bulk of these disadvantages cease to exist when one institutes a thoughtful division plan within a week.. For why should one select muscles for specific workout sessions, when one can apply other division options?
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First concept – Up/Down

Training is performed alternately, allowing one to train even daily if they are ambitious and have a sporting goal. Monday – down (heavy), Tuesday – up (average), Wednesday – down (light), Thursday – up (heavy), Friday – down (average), Saturday – up (light), Sunday – down (heavy). The majority of people who are occupied with work and duties can adopt this plan. Monday – down, Tuesday – up, Wednesday – break, Thursday – break, Friday – down, Saturday – up, Sunday – break. Everything in this plan is in order because it combines the benefits of split training and FBW, i.e., it includes both effective frequency and more movement patterns in a single training session. Moreover, there are no obstacles to focusing on priorities – e.g., one training up can be dedicated to the chest, and the second movement can be dedicated to pull, i.e., pulling. Monday – down (squat pattern + accessories), Tuesday – up (strength of pushing movements), Wednesday – break, Thursday – break, Friday – down (hip flexion pattern + accessories), Saturday – up (strength of pulling movements). In this plan, one must pay attention to the proportion of the volume of lower body training to the volume of upper body training – there must be no disproportionality here, neither in the number of exercises, nor in the number of sets, repetitions, or simply the time spent on training.
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Second proposition: pulling/pushing

This combination has already been mentioned, but the training can be designed completely according to this concept. Pulling is the movement of pulling and pushing the weight away from oneself, while pushing is the movement of pulling that brings the weight closer. Day one: pulling. Day two: pushing. Day three: rest. The advantages of this system are almost identical to that of up/down training. The added benefit is that the pull/push is a combination of pull and push. In one session, you can train both upwards and downwards movements, while pulling is the approach towards oneself.
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Segmented training and achieving superior outcomes

Employing an alternating upper/lower pattern in quantities of three to four times weekly, with two sessions for every body part and no explicit emphasis on any particular muscle group, constitutes a training regime centered on hypertrophy, i.e., amplifying overall muscular volume.
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Lower A – Extended Strength Workout

1A – Peterson step up – 3 0 1 0, 2 × 15, standing weight, 0 sec. 1B – TRX hip abduction – 3 0 1 2, 2 × 15, 60 sec. 2A – ATG squat – 3 0 1 0, 4 × 8, closed ramp, 0 sec. 2B – Leg curls on a Swiss ball – 4 0 1 0, 4 × 8, 90 sec. 3A – Bulgarian squat – 3 0 1 0, 3 × 8, standing weight, 0 sec. 3B – Barbell hip thrust – 3 0 1 2, 3 × 12, closed ramp, 90 sec. 4 – Palkof press – 2 0 2 2, 4 × 10, 60 sec. 5 – Pull-ups on a Smith machine – 2 1 1 1, 4 × 12, 60 sec.
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Lower Part B - Conditioning and Strength

1A - Single hip bridge - 3 0 1 2, 2 × 15, 0 sec.. 1B - Dead line on one leg with no weight - 4 0 1 0, 2 × 12, 60 sec.. 2 - None - 3 0 1 0, 4 × 8, closed ramp, 90 sec.. 3A - Alternating hip turns with dumbbells - 2 0 1 0, 4 × 20 (total), fixed weight, 0 sec.. 3B - Straight abdomen with dumbbells - 4 0 1 0, 4 × 10, fixed weight, 60 sec.. 4 - Dead bug with holding - 2 sec. During straights, 4 × 60 sec.. , 60 sec. 5 - Sitting climbs - 2 1 1 1, 4 × 12, 60 sec.
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Mountain A

1A - Trap 3 raise - 3 0 1 2, 3 × 15, constant mass, 0 sec... 1B - Lateral rotation on the outlet - 3 0 3 0, 3 × 10, constant mass, 60 sec... 2A - - 2 1 X 1, 4 × 12, constant mass, 0 sec... 2B - Pulling or lowering - 4 0 1 0, 4 × 6, 60 sec... 3A - Poliquin fly - 4 0 1 0, 3 × 12, constant mass, 0 sec... 3B - Cable face pull - 3 0 1 1, 3 × 12, constant mass, 60 sec... 4 - Zottman curl - 4 0 1 0, 4 × 10, constant mass, 60 sec.
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Peak of Mountain Peak B

1 – Easy Cuban rotations – 3 0 3 0, 3 × 10, fixed mass, 60 sec.. 2A – Pushing the hants on an elevated bench – 4 0 1 0, 4 × 10, closed ramp, 0 sec.. 2B – One-handed hantel rowing – 3 0 1 1, 4 × 12, fixed mass, 60 sek.. 3A – Side hantel lift – 0 1 1, 3 × 12, fixed mass, 0 sec.. 3B – Rowing on horizontal pull with double grip – 3 0 1 1, 3 × 12, fixed mass, 60 sek.. 4 – Arms extension on upper pull-down – 4 1 1 0, 3 × 10, fixed mass, 60 sek.. Start the training with weights 50–60% of one repetition maximum and add 1–5 kg per week depending on the exercise and difficulty level.. Fixed mass means that the same number of kilograms should be used in each set.. Closed ramp means adding 2–5 kg per set.. Numbers with letters denote combined sets, which should be performed alternately.
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Pros and cons of split workout

– Split workout allows for maximum intensity during a single training session; – repetition of movements when the muscles are fatigued, thereby increasing their endurance. Split training allows you to work out more than 3 times a week, so if properly planned, you can work out even daily. Then, you need to ensure proper recovery; – Split training allows you to focus on a specific muscle group, which is why it is often performed by bodybuilders to sculpt their physique. Unfortunately, these deficiencies are often caused by errors in training, not the training system; – split training gives the muscles more time for recovery; – it is easy to notice the differences between easier and harder training days, for example, it is easier to train arms than legs. It is also easier to add different training methods, such as drop sets, super sets, and giant sets; – it is better if someone is forced to train a few days in a row; – thanks to this type of training, you can achieve a greater 'muscle pump' than, for example, FBW training.
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Disadvantages

After a training session of a particular muscle group, one may feel very tired, leading to a decrease in training intensity. This means that one cannot train with the same intensity as when training that muscle group in smaller volume every few days. Insufficient training frequency; according to numerous scientific studies, for hypertrophy, it is much better to train a muscle group multiple times a week than just once a week. In this way, one can perform the training with higher intensity. Furthermore, the muscles do not require a whole week for regeneration, so that one can perform a training of the same muscle group with similar intensity already a few days after the first training. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld confirmed in a study that more frequent training leads to greater muscle growth than training with less frequency. Deficiencies in technique; weightlifting is a skill that requires constant training, and if someone trains something only once a week, they will not be as effective as someone who does, for example, squats 4 times a week. A similar situation exists in other sports, for example, in basketball; someone who throws three times a week will be less effective than someone who does it 5 times a week. This is not a Mr. Olympia competition! Professional athletes have time to train 3 hours a day, but for the average person, it does not make sense to do what professionals do on strength. One should choose the training so that there are no problems with its execution and it is as effective as possible.
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Guidelines concerning the partition of training

The partition of training is an excellent training method, provided that someone has knowledge about the correct way to perform exercises. This type of training is not suitable for inexperienced individuals, it works better with bodybuilders. Just like any other form of split training, it has its advantages and disadvantages, so one must weigh them carefully before deciding if this training is appropriate. If one is unsure, the best course of action is to consult with an expert.
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mgr Schoenfeld B.J. et al., Effects of Resistance Training Frequency on Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and eta-analysis, „Journal of Sports Medicine November” 2016, 46(11), 1689–1697.
van Grinsvenhttps A., Body-Part Splits Are Dead Five Reasons Your Workout Plan is Holding You Back, www.t-nation.com/training/body-part-splits-are-dead (9.03.2018).
Bach E., The 8 Most Effective Training Splits, https://www.t-nation.com/training/8-most-effective-training-splits (9.03.2018).
Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian • 19.03.2026

mgr Schoenfeld B.J. et al., Effects of Resistance Training Frequency on Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and eta-analysis, „Journal of Sports Medicine November” 2016, 46(11), 1689–1697. van Grinsvenhttps A., Body-Part Splits Are Dead Five Reasons Your Workout Plan is Holding You Back, www.t-nation.com/training/body-part-splits-are-dead (9.03.2018). Bach E., The 8 Most Effective Training Splits, https://www.t-nation.com/training/8-most-effective-training-splits (9.03.2018).

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