This 3day workout routine is based on grouping particular movements together, rather than bodyparts (except for the lower body which there is a day dedicated to)!
For example – The split includes one “Push” day, one “Pull” day and one “Lower Body” day.
The theory of this workout is that you are giving your smaller synergist muscles enough time (a full week or so) to recover before pounding them again.
Some workouts will have you doing back and triceps one day – Then chest and biceps on another. The theory being that the smaller muscle groups are being hammered too often to recover. (i.e. Biceps get worked hard on back and chest day with a routine like this)
Remember that in fitness, there is no real wrong or right (unless it is unsafe!) and workouts effectiveness depends on people individually!
Give this 3day workout routine a shot – You should be changing your routine every 4-6 weeks as your body will have adapted to your current workout by then.
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Below is your 3day workout routine – Here are some pointers before you get started :
- This is a fairly high volume workout – So is recommended for intermediates
- Most exercises are big compound movements to make the most of your limited time
- Train your abs once or twice a week maximum with this workout (Your core will be getting a lot of work during the big lifts anyway!)
- Give yourself at least a day recovery in between sessions. (Easily done with this 3day workout routine)
- Look after your nutrition and eat a high protein diet or you will NOT see any muscle gains!
3day Workout Routine
Pull – Push – Legs
PULL |
Wide Grip Pull-ups/ Lat Pulldowns
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Deadlifts
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Dumbell Bent Over Rows
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4 sets |
8-12 reps
each side |
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Seated Cable Rows
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Barbell Bicep Curls
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3 sets
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8-12 reps
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Hammer Curls
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3 sets
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8-12 reps
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PUSH
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Bench Press
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Incline Dumbell Press
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Dumbell Shoulder Press
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Close Grip Bench Press
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Tricep Dips
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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LEGS
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Squats
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4 sets
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8-12 reps
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Static Lunges/Split Squats
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4 sets
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8-12 reps each leg
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Leg extensions
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4 sets
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10-12 reps
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Leg curls
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4 sets
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10-12 reps
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Calf Raises
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4 Sets |
12-15 reps
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