Split Training

Split Training

Split training is splitting the training of individual muscle groups on different days.This systematic training programme can be combined with any other type of training.

Split Training: different forms

The 3 Day Split Training Routine involves one day training, one day break. Each muscle group is concentrated on once a week. The stomach and calf muscles can, by all means, be exercised two to three times a week. As a result the body has a lot of time for recovery and muscle growth.

The 4 Day Split Training Routine is done on two consecutive days followed by one to two rest days. The individual muscle groups are exercised twice a week.

The 5 Day Split Training Routine is only suitable for advanced athletes with good recovery ability. The 5 Day Split Training is particularly ideal as it encourages the development of lagging muscle groups.

The risk of overtraining is very high when doing the 6 Day Split Training Routine. The routine is very demanding on the body and its recovery system.

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Split Training: Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Very intensive exercise programme for all the individual muscle groups.

Disadvantages

• The training schedule is very time consuming.

Who is split-training suitable for?

For those who are advanced in weight training and for all ambitious individuals who want to build big, visible muscles.

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