Split workout plan

Any reason why you want a split?

Why not try a full body program like:
- Stronglifts 5x5
- ICF 5x5
- Strong curves
- New rules for lifting women

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

harlequin0318 wrote: »

I prefer splits as well, because I like to lift heavy also. I take my plans from bodybuilding.com and tweak them as necessary. Usually 8 exercises (excluding warm ups), and I like to superset them. The last program I did was this: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bikini-body-workout-4-weeks-to-your-best-body.html?searchterm=4 weeks to

and I did it for 8 weeks because I enjoyed it so much. Then I came back down to the 8-10 rep range using the same/similar routine

Definitely checking this one out. I've heard of bodybuilding.com but those usually want me to do many workouts for one part of the body and I get worn out easily.

Well if you're getting fatigued, then you're doing it right. Typically I don't spend more than 1 hour in the gym, and I try to keep my cardio separate (if I do it at all)

Or, you might be getting fatigued due to a health problem?

I just transitioned to Crossfit, but prior to that I was doing a 4-day split with a 5th day upper body only day (I didn't want to just hit each upper body part once a week) and a 6th day for cardio. For the 4-day split, I had an A and B version with slightly different exercises (too many good ones to pick from) and each week I alternated to keep things fresh. Below is a sample of the split and exercises. Generally where you 2 exercise with an "or" I'm showing you both major lifts, one of which would have been in my A split, and the other in my B split. For example, if I did Deadlift on Back Day, on the Upper Body only day I'd do the Barbell Row (and vice versa).

My goal was to have a routine I could get done in 60-75 minutes. Each day I tried to focus on just a few key exercises to hit each body part for the day. My sets and reps would vary with my goal being a total of 24-30 good working reps per exercise (i.e. 3x10, or 3x8, 5x5, etc.). I always added a Treadmill finisher at the end, but switched up between running hills (incline/decline) and HIIT.

Day 1 - Chest/Triceps 1
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press or Dumbbell Bench Press
Dumbbell One Arm Bench Press or Dumbell One Arm Incline Press
DIPS
Push-ups
Treadmill Finisher (Hills or HIIT)

Day 2 - Back/Bicep
Deadlift or Barbell Bent Over Row
Wide-grip Pull-ups or Close Grip Chin-ups
Dumbbell One Arm Row
Dumbbell Incline or Standing Curl
Dumbbell Incline or Standing Hammer Curls
Treadmill Finisher (Hills or HIIT)

Day 3 - Shoulders
Standing Barbell or Seated Dumbbell B Press
Dumbbell Lateral Raise or Cable Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Bent-over Reverse Flyes
Weight Plate High Front Raise
Dumbbell Shoulder Shrug
Treadmill Finisher (Hills or HIIT)

Day 4 - Legs
Barbell Front or Back Squat
Barbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift
Dumbbell Walking Lunges or Step-ups
Leg Extensions
Seated or Standing Calf Raise
Treadmill Finisher (Hills or HIIT)

Day 5 – All Upper Body
Dumbbell Bench Press
Barbell Decline Bench Press
Barbell Row or Barbell Deadlift
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown
Standing Barbell or Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Day 6 – Steady State (HR Zone 2) Cardio
60 minutes - Treadmill

LolaKarwowski wrote: »

I don't believe I have a health problem.

I usually start off strong but by the end of my workout I'm either too tired to finish the last 1-2 exercises or if I try them I can't go as heavy as I would had I not just done 8 other exercises. I hope that makes sense.

This is where I got my last workout plan: http://cdn.muscleforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/freebooks/FNS.pdf

He has me split my days like this:

Workout Plan
Day 1: Chest & Calves
Day 2: Back & Butt & Abs
Day 3: Shoulders & Calves
Day 4: Arms & Abs
Day 5: Legs & Butt


I went through one week and I just felt awkward doing deadlifts + squats on the same day. I always considered deadlifts a back workout but for some reason he had me doing them on leg day. I mean I got what I wanted (less exercises) but it just didn't feel right.

So here I am

I'm about to read the plan you posted @harlequin0318 ! Title sounds good!

My current plan has deadlifts on back day, because my other two legs days have SLDLs and squats, splitting to avoid all that spinal pressure is a great idea. And yes, by the last two exercises you should be feeling drained, you can lift lighter on those for sure, just break through that mental barrier to finish the whole workout - it feels great.

Take a plan and tweak it so it suits your needs