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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.

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?

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.

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!

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

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!