Split vs. Full Body Routine (what’s better?)

Split Routine vs Full Body Workout: Which is More Effective?

In this video, Jade Vincent explores the research conducted on comparing split routines versus full body workouts. She explains that there is no difference in muscle growth and strength improvement between the two types of workouts. The choice between them comes down to personal preference and time availability.

Split Routine vs Full Body Workout

• Research shows no difference in muscle growth and strength improvement between split routines and full body workouts.

• Full body workouts done twice a week seem to be the sweet spot for adequately training every muscle group in your body.

• Split routines could be useful if each workout becomes more fatiguing over time or if you want to reduce volume at a certain point.

• As time goes on with more tissue and a better ability to fatigue, you may want to split the body into an upper body workout and a lower body workout with a couple of days of rest in between for enhanced recovery and reduction in volume.

Full Body Workouts vs Split Routines

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of full body workouts versus split routines and provides recommendations for beginners.

Full Body Workouts are Recommended for Beginners

• Most people will get better results training their entire body doing full body workouts, especially in the beginning.

• Two to three full body workouts per week is all that's needed for optimal results.

• A full body workout twice or maybe three times a week is the best starting approach for most beginners.

Split Routines Can Be Used but Are Not More Effective

• If you enjoy going to the gym more frequently, you can employ a split routine, but it won't be any more effective and will consume more time.

• The speaker personally does a split routine because he cannot tolerate training his legs with his upper body. He does an upper body workout, waits two or three days, and then does a lower body workout.

• Training each major muscle group about once per week is also an option.

Additional Resources

• Check out the literature linked in the description below to learn more about this topic.

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