Author: dlampo

While many introductions start with sharing your name and where you’re from, for the average gym-goer, the most common icebreaker is, “What’s your split?”. “Split” simply refers to your workout routine, typically by which body parts are being worked out weekly. Some of the most common splits are Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) or an “Arnold Split.” Push means any muscles that “Push” things like the triceps, shoulders, and chest, and pull similarly any muscles that “pull” things like the biceps and back. While the Arnold Split involves working out opposing muscle groups together, it utilizes a chest and back day, a shoulders, triceps, and biceps day, and a leg day. Within these splits are a variety of exercises with several sets and repetitions. The question is: What combination of sets per week are enough to build muscle?