If you want a highly effective 5-day workout split you can use to build muscle, the upper/lower/push/pull/legs routine will get the job done better than most. Let’s jump right in. There’s a link between training volume and hypertrophy. That is, the more hard sets you do for a particular muscle group, up to a point […]
Push Pull Legs (PPL) Workout Routine: 4 & 5-Day Split
If you want an effective push pull legs split (AKA a PPL routine) you can use to build muscle, this page will show you how it’s done. First thing I want to do is explain briefly what a push pull legs routine is, and what the benefits are. Then I’ll lay out the routine in […]
The StrongLifts 5×5 Workout: Why There Are Better Ways to Build Muscle
Google around for information on the 5×5 workout, and you’ll find plenty of different opinions about whether or not it’s a good way to put on muscle mass. Some say that 5×5 is mainly for strength, and that you need higher reps in the 6-12 range to build size. Others say that if you’re on […]
The 2-Day Full Body Workout: How to Build Muscle Training Twice a Week
In this post, I’m going to show you a highly effective 2-day full-body workout routine that you can use to build muscle. Let’s dive right in… What is a Full Body Workout? As the name suggests, a full-body workout involves training your whole body – chest, back, shoulders, arms and legs – in a single […]