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3 reasons why PPL is the best and most popular split

  images : https://www.bodybuildingmealplan.com/chris-bumstead-push-pull-legs/ The Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) split reigns supreme for a reason. Its effectiveness, strategic rest periods, and laser focus on muscle groups make it a favorite for me and beginners also seasoned gym-goers alike. Let's delve deeper into this CBUM fav split deserves a top spot in your workout regimen. 1. Optimally Targeting All Muscle Groups The PPL split categorizes exercises based on pushing (chest, shoulders, triceps), pulling (back, biceps), and legs. This ensures you hit all major muscle groups across separate workouts. Push Day: Unleash your inner powerlifter with exercises like bench press, overhead press, and tricep extensions, targeting your chest, shoulders, and triceps for growth. Pull Day: Channel your inner superhero with exercises like pull-ups, rows, and bicep curls, sculpting your back and biceps for that enviable V-shaped physique. Leg Day: Don't skip leg day! Squats, deadlifts, and leg pre...

5 Popular Split Gym Recommendations

Split workout or split training program is a term in the fitness world that means dividing your workout routine to focus on different muscle groups on different days. 1. Full Body Workout: Full body workout (FBW) is a type of exercise that trains all major muscle groups in your body in one workout session. This workout is typically done 2-3 times a week with moderate to high intensity. It's commonly chosen by busy individuals who can't train more than three times a week, making this split a preferred choice. Advantages of Full Body Workout: - Burns a lot of calories and trains the entire body at once. - Works all major muscles evenly in one session. - Helps burn more calories. Disadvantages of Full Body Workout: - Your muscles need more time to recover from high-intensity training that targets the entire body. - High fatigue levels due to training the entire body in one session. - Requires extra energy as most splits involve compound movements, which require many muscles to wor...

5 Reasons why people go to the Gym

1. Bad Physique (Overweight or Underweight) https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/flat-woman-diet-control-normal-weight-with-bmi-scale_26195124.htm#fromView=search&page=1&position=9&uuid=1f5a5f27-1e67-4d90-85fe-9011dddcec36 We've all felt dissatisfied with our appearance at some point, right? Whether it's feeling a bit flabby around the stomach or desiring more defined muscles, hitting the gym often becomes the go-to solution. There, we can sculpt our bodies into the works of art we envision, shedding extra fat, sculpting muscles, and boosting confidence. 2. Heartbreak images : https://mpora.com/workouts/exercise-for-a-broken-heart/ Hey, who among you has ever had a broken heart and then gone to the gym? Ah, indeed, it's the perfect remedy for heartbreak—heading to the gym to let out all those hurt feelings. When love ends, this automatically becomes the best pre-workout, haha. The gym becomes our outlet. Every rep isn't just lifting weights; it's also lif...

3 Types of Weightlifting You Need to Know

Weightlifting isn't just about pumping iron; it's about building strength, muscle mass, and endurance. There's a whole bunch of weightlifting workouts out there, each with its own perks and focus. Let's dive into 3 types of weightlifting workouts you absolutely gotta know about: 1. Strength Training (Power lifting) images : https://www.t-nation.com/training/the-pros-and-cons-of-powerlifting-training/ Strength training is all about maxing out your muscle power and automatically maximise the weight you can lift. You're lifting heavy weights with fewer reps, usually around 1-5 reps per set with a rest period for each set that can be more than 3 minutes. Benefits:  Boosts your max muscle strength. Improves bone density. Burns calories and revs up your metabolism Athlete example : Mark Rippetoe: He's the brains behind the "Starting Strength" program, known for its simple yet super effective approach. Jim Wendler: The creator of the popular 5/3/1 workout pr...