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3-Day Split any good?
I found this workout and wanted to know if it's any good?
Monday: Pulling (Back/Biceps/Deadlift) - Deadlifts (3 sets) - Chins (3 sets) - One-Arm Dumbbell Rows (2 sets) - Close Grip Pulldowns (2 sets) - Barbell Curls (2 sets) - Hammer Curls (1 set) Wednesday: Pushing (Chest/Shoulders/Triceps) - Flat Dumbbell Bench Press (3 Sets) - Incline Barbell Bench Press (2 sets) - Dips (2 sets) - Seated Dumbbell Military Press (3 sets) - Overhead Dumbbell Extension (2 sets) - Side Laterals (2 sets) - Pushdowns (2 sets) - Cable Crossover / Pec Deck (1 set) Friday: Lower Body (Legs) - Squats (4 sets) - Strait Leg Deadlifts (2 sets) - Walking Lunges (2 sets) - Leg Curl / Feet High Leg Press Superset (2 sets) - Calf Raises (3 sets) |
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Squats Bench Press Deadlift Military Press Looks good to me. |
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This progam is appropriate for an advanced intermediate to advanced lifter. If you have not been lifting for at least 3 years on a consistant basis, then I would not do this program. There is nothing wrong with a 3 day split perse', just not this one as written. Walk before you run. How long have you been lifting? What are lift numbers? How old are you? |
The problem I see is not enough lower body. I forget who said it, but one of my favorite quotes goes something like this: "If your routine doesn't have at least as many lower body sessions as upper body it will fail. You make or break greatness in the squat rack." If I was to do a 3 day split, I would do some kind of full body or do Lower-Upper-Lower. Just my opinion.
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If there is one split I always gravitate back too, after nearly 34 years of lifting, it's a 3-way split...push/pull/legs. IMO that is the most logical way to mix things up, especially with legs and back deserving and requiring a day by themselves.
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Looks like the one that I have 'cept that shoulders go with Leg Day. The 3-day split has always worked well for me, with just the right amount of rest in between workdays and weekends. I suggest that you put the least liked exercises on day 1 and the favorite exercises on day 3 (last day) - this way you have the motivation to finish the week well.
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I would also cycle rowing exercises on the back day, and remove the close grip pulldowns for more chins or row sets. Once again, cycle movements from week to week. Squat day i would do more squat sets but thats just me. Good luck. |
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