What’s the Most Effective Workout Split You’ve Tried?

[SteelSpartan]

I’ll throw my hat in for PPL as the most effective, but I’m careful about recovery. I alternate between heavy and light days to avoid overtraining. For example, one push day might focus on heavy bench press, and the next is more hypertrophy-based with lighter weights.

[JakeAnderson]

That’s a smart way to structure it, @SteelSpartan. I think a lot of people underestimate how important recovery is. Any advice for beginners trying to figure out the best split for them?

[EthanBrown]

For beginners, I’d say start with full-body workouts 3 times a week. Focus on mastering the big lifts—squats, deadlifts, bench, rows, and overhead press. Once you’ve built a foundation, you can experiment with splits like PPL or upper/lower.

[OliviaWilson]

Agreed, @EthanBrown. And I’d add that beginners should pay attention to recovery. Don’t jump into a 6-day split thinking you’ll grow faster. Rest is just as important as training!

[FlexQueen]

Absolutely! And don’t be afraid to switch things up if something isn’t working. Fitness is about finding what works for you.

[SophiaMiller]

Loving all the advice here! I’m sticking with my upper/lower split for now, but I’m tempted to try PPL again. Great insights, everyone!