Don't think about training body parts; instead, train movements.​
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If you're not making progress in the gym, it's probably not because of effort but because social media tells you to train like a bodybuilder.

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If you're like me, you were or still are an athlete. I like to classify myself as an athlete, and if you train, you should too.

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Athletes train like athletes, and they get results. Athletes tend to train in full-body routines.

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But whenever we open up Instagram or TikTok, we see the next "chest and tricep" killer or "back and bicep" blaster.

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The problem with body part splits is most people don't often train enough to see results. I sure as hell don't.

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To see muscle growth, it's recommended to train muscle groups upward of 12-20 sets per week.

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Now, I know I'm not going to walk into the gym and do 12 sets of bench, and then 12 sets of shoulder press all in one day. I only train 3-4 times per week, so I would probably hurt myself first before I see a bigger chest.

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Because I train 3 days per week, I can spread out my chest and shoulder exercises like this:

Monday - 4 sets of DB Bench Press

Wednesday - 3 sets of Alternating DB Incline Bench Press

Friday - 3 sets of Seated DB Shoulder Press and 3 sets of Weighted Push-Ups

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That comes out to 13 sets of exercises that directly target my chest and shoulders (enough to increase muscle) spread out over 3 days.

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I can also recover between days, meaning I can go heavier every time I train, which will make me stronger.

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For most people, body part splits will never yield positive results. We're busy, which cuts into training time, and we're stressed, which limits recovery.

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Full body movement splits allow you to get in and out in 30-45 minutes, target multiple muscle groups per week, and allow for full recovery between sessions.

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Ditch body part splits and enter into the Nirvana that is full-body training.

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No matter what you think, I know you're an athlete, so train like one!

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Like most people, I'm trying to be more consistent and give you some weekly value. I hope you found this helpful, and please ask any questions you may have!