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Workout Questions - Split Workouts For Maximum Muscle Growth

Workout Question:
Should I work my shoulder and legs in one day,chest and triceps the next, and back and biceps? I don't know what to do.

Workout Answer:
The "Push/Pull" method is a great training routine I like to recommend. With the "Push/Pull" method, you're basically pushing on one day and pulling on the next which is a nice way to split up your muscle groups over the course of a week. Here is a sample workout routine:

MONDAY (CHEST)

• Dumbbell Chest Press (3 or 4 sets of 10-12 reps)
  
• Incline Dumbbell Press (3 or 4 sets of 8-10 reps)
  
• Cable Crossovers (3 or 4 sets of 10-12 reps)
  
  

TUESDAY (BACK)

• Close Grip Chins (3 or 4 sets of 12 reps)
  
• Wide Grip Pulldowns (3 or 4 sets of 10-12 reps)
  
• One Arm Dumbbell Row (3 or 4 sets of 4-6 reps)
  
  

WEDNESDAY (LEGS)

• Squats (3-4 sets of 12, 10, 8, 6 reps)
  
• Lunges (3-4 sets of 12 reps)
  
• Leg Extensions (3-4 sets of 15 reps)
  

supersetted with

• Leg Curls (3-4 sets of 10-12 reps)
  
• Calf Raises (3-4 sets of 20 reps)
  
  

THURSDAY (TRICEPS)

• Dips (3 or 4 sets of 12 reps)
  
• Pushdowns (3 or 4 sets of 12 reps)
  
  

FRIDAY (BICEPS)

• Barbell Curls (3 or 4 sets of 8-10 reps)
  
• Biceps Machine Curls (3 or 4 sets of 8-10 reps)
  

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