Which Workout Split Gives the Best Results?

All over the fitness community, it’s commonly disputed which workout splits are the best. Some say the classic push, pull, legs split is the best, while others say a higher frequency full body split reigns over all the others.

So which one really is best? In this article, we’ll take a look at each split and their benefits, and draw conclusions based off of those, taking into account things like session lengths, frequency and effectiveness.

We’ll start by saying, there really is no definitive answer. There is science to back up every single workout split, except maybe the classic ‘bro split’.

Each workout split has their benefits and drawbacks, and it’s subjective to personal preference and ability as to which one is best for you. So to decide which one is best for you, simply read on and we’ll help you decide!

• Push, Pull, Legs
• Upper Body/Lower Body
• Full-Body
• Bro Split

Push, Pull Legs (PPL)

This is your classic bodybuilding split, but is also great for building and training for general strength. It typically has you in the gym six days a week, and trains groups of muscles together that all perform similar movement patterns.