Choosing Workout Plan
Purpose: Organize your learnings into a concise article that explains split choices, rules-of-thumb, exercise selection, and a weekly plan(for myself). Quick principles Target each major muscle group at least twice per week. Allow around 40+ hours between sessions for the same muscle group (aim for 48 hours when possible). Breath Prioritize compound movements (primary + secondary muscles) and use isolation to finish or correct imbalances. Keep the weight that much so that rep range is in between 8 to 15, not more not less. Breathe. Use progressive overload: increase reps or load when you can do the top end of the rep range Short dynamic warm-up before heavy sets; include movement prep for hips/spine/shoulders. Sleep, nutrition (adequate protein), and manageable cardio aid recovery. Which split to pick There are 2 kinds of popular slit variations: ...