A full body split workout focuses on all major muscle groups within the same session. To do so effectively, compound exercises should be the focus so that more muscles can be engaged as part of each exercise. For example, squats, deadlifts or clean and press. Due to the type of exercises used in full body split workouts, they offer a way for gym-goers to stimulate more muscle groups in a shorter span of time.

What Are the Benefits of Full Body Splits?

Fully body splits allow gym-goers to take part in workouts which evenly focus on each muscle group which is important for long term health, mobility and strength.

A second benefit is the fact that less equipment needs to be used to complete full body workouts because to perform common compound lifts all that is needed is a barbell, Barbell Clips, Weights and Bench. This means full body splits are a great choice for those with a garage gym.

Moreover, there is lots of evidence supporting the fact that regular performance of compound lifts lead to heightened calorie burn during and post workout, making this regime a good one to follow if weight loss and cardiovascular health are also goals you wish to achieve.

Lastly, because you are targeting all muscles in each workout, the number of sets and repetitions performed will be fewer. This means that the recovery time can be reduced, and the same muscles can be trained more frequently over the course of a week, so they are stimulated enough to result in muscle growth.

What Are the Downsides of Full Body Splits?

Focusing on a few compound lifts that target multiple muscle groups means you need to keep a close eye on your form, especially when you are fatigued towards the end of your workout. Therefore, it is recommended that warm up sets are completed, and weight is added gradually to mimic pyramid sets. Secondly, it is difficult to focus on smaller muscle groups such as biceps or shoulders, do you may need to add isolation exercises into your workout.

Do Full Body Splits Save Time at the Gym?

In a nutshell, full body splits save time in the gym because you focus on exercises which engage multiple muscle groups in a single movement. Because of this, you don’t need to allocate separate time in the week for each muscle group and risk promoting muscular imbalances if you are unable to complete a particular session.

Example Full Body Workout

• Barbell Deadlifts - Lower Body Pull - 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps.

• Flat Weight Bench Press - Upper Body Push - 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps.

• Barbell Squats - Lower Body Push - 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps.

• Hex Dumbbell Rows - Upper Body Pull - 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps.

• Barbell Clean and Press - Full Body Push/Pull - 3 Sets of 10-12 Reps.

In summary, full body split workouts are an effective, time saving and adaptable workout regime that targets multiple muscle groups. This means that these workouts can be suitable for beginners through advanced lifters because progressively overloading the weight, movements and adjusting the tempo of movements can repeatedly stave off a plateau.

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