The Best Push/Pull/Legs Workout Routine for Building Muscle

One of the most effective muscle-building workout splits, particularly for anyone past the beginner stage.

David Welburn
In Fitness And In Health

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The push/pull/legs workout routine is one of the most effective training splits you can do to build muscle mass. And that’s particularly the case if you are past the beginner stage and have already built up a reasonable level of strength. Beginners can still do push/pull/legs and get good results, but I always recommend full-body workouts for those just starting, as these tend to produce the best results at that stage.

The push/pull/legs method has been used for decades, and it’s still one of the most popular workout programs there is, for the simple reason that it works so well. However, you do need to set it up in a sensible way if you want to get the best results out of it.

So, let’s take a look at what the push/pull/legs split involves, why it’s such a good way to train, and how you can set it up in the best and most productive way.

What Is the Push/Pull/Legs Split Routine?

The push/pull/legs split is a simple and logical training method, in which you split your body into three parts, and each part is trained on its own separate day.

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David Welburn
In Fitness And In Health

Fitness Instructor with over 45 years of lifting experience. Former Biomedical Scientific Officer. Top writer in Health.