{"id":27442,"date":"2024-12-05T13:04:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=27442"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:04:49","slug":"three-body-parts-a-day-split-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/three-body-parts-a-day-split-workout","title":{"rendered":"Three Body Parts a Day Split Workout Routine (Free PDF)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Split Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Three Muscle Group Split<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sessions\/Week<\/strong><\/td><td>3 for Beginners &amp; 6 for Experienced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration\/Session<\/strong><\/td><td>60-90 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Workout Goal<\/strong><\/td><td>Muscle Gain &amp; Physique Development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Experienced Require<\/strong><\/td><td>Beginner to Intermediate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Target Gender<\/strong><\/td><td>Both Male and Female<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recommended Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>12-16 Weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monday &amp; Thursday<\/strong><\/td><td>Chest, Shoulder, and Hamstrings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuesday &amp; Friday<\/strong><\/td><td>Back, Abs, and Calves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wednesday &amp; Saturday<\/strong><\/td><td>Quads, Arms, and Glutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/td><td>Recovery\/Rest<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Train Three Muscle Groups a Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, training three muscle groups in a single session is not only safe but also a time-efficient way to target muscles more frequently and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/8-week-muscle-building-workout-plan-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11188\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">build mass over time<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important to structure your workout in an organized way to avoid overtraining and maximize recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, try to keep the total sets and reps manageable, around 10-20 sets per muscle group per week is a good range, and provide your muscles adequate time for recovery before training them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also include supersets, drop-sets, <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/full-body-tri-set-workout-program-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17525\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tri-sets<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/8-week-circuit-weight-training-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17946\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">circuits <\/a>to work multiple muscles efficiently and save time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a complete example of how a three-muscle group split looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Three Body Parts a Day Split: 6-Day Workout Plan to Gain Muscle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Three-Body-Parts-a-Day-Split-Routine.jpg\" alt=\"Three Body Parts a Day Split Routine\" class=\"wp-image-27460\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Three-Body-Parts-a-Day-Split-Routine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Three-Body-Parts-a-Day-Split-Routine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Three-Body-Parts-a-Day-Split-Routine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Train three times weekly if you are a beginner and six if you want to break muscle plateau and get jacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 1 &#8211; Chest, Shoulder, and Hamstrings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Seated Pec Fly (warm-up)<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incline Machine\/Barbell Bench Press<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>12, 10, 8, 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/best-isolation-chest-exercises#4_High_Cable_Crossover\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/best-isolation-chest-exercises#4_High_Cable_Crossover\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bent-over Cable Chest Fly<\/a><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>15, 12, 10, 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-unilateral-shoulder-exercises#1_Single-arm_Front_Raises\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-unilateral-shoulder-exercises#1_Single-arm_Front_Raises\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alternating Dumbbell Front Raises<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6-8\/side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g_7iXXBrCkY\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g_7iXXBrCkY\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seated Lateral Raises<\/a> + Leg Curl (superset)<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start your workout with a few sets of dive bomber push-ups, inchworm stretches, and banded pull-aparts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superset seated dumbbell lateral raises with seated\/lying leg curl. Perform 12 lateral raises and 15 leg curls, then take 2 minutes of rest. Aim for four sets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to lift as heavy as possible and reach failure in each set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substitute bent-over cable fly with parallel cable fly or dumbbell fly whichever suits you most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 2 &#8211; Back, Abs, and Calves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pull-ups (warm-up)<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>6-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Front Lat Pulldown (Medium Pronated Grip)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12, 10, 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#4_V_Grip_Lat_Pulldown\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#4_V_Grip_Lat_Pulldown\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Close Grip Pulldown<\/a> (Neutral Grip)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12, 10, 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bent-over Barbell Row<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12, 10, 8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calf Raises + Cable Crunches (superset)<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Knee Raises + <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/cable-machine-abs-workout#15_Low-Pulley_Cable_Side_Bend\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/cable-machine-abs-workout#15_Low-Pulley_Cable_Side_Bend\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low Pulley Cable Side Bend<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>10 &amp; 10\/side<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start your training with <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/resistance-band-warm-up-exercises\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resistance band warm-up exercises<\/a>, such as shoulder pass-through, suitcase deadlift, and bent-over rows. Then do pull-ups and other exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can swap bent-over barbell rows with chest-supported T-bar rows if you do not want to put stress on your lower back and core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Superset seated\/standing calf raises with kneeling cable crunches to save time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform knee raises on the pull-up bar or dip station with back support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 3 &#8211; Quads, Arms, and Glutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Goblet Squat (Warm-up)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leg Extension + Barbell Curls (superset)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machine Leg Press + Triceps Pushdown<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barbell Hip Thrust + One-arm Triceps Extension<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12 &amp; 10\/arm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do 2-3 sets of the front and lateral leg swings for 30 seconds each before goblet squats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest for 2-3 minutes between all supersets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On this day you&#8217;ll do two exercises for the triceps and one for the biceps and in the next session, you&#8217;ll do two exercises for the biceps and one for the triceps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can perform some or all exercises one at a time if supersetting makes you feel exhausted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 4 &#8211; Chest, Shoulder, and Hamstrings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Seated Chest Press (warm-up)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>15-20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Bench Press<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30-degree Incline Cable Fly <\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-fdl-raises\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26225\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seated FDL Raises<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rear Delt Fly + Stiff Leg Deadlift<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Superset rear delt flies with stiff-leg deadlifts to hit your shoulders and hamstrings in a time-efficient manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End your day with push-ups or dips if you have energy left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take proper rest between sets, so you can engage your muscles effectively in each rep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 5 &#8211; Back, Abs, and Calves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#3_Single-arm_Lat_Pulldown\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#3_Single-arm_Lat_Pulldown\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-arm arm High Cable Row<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>10\/side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#10_Straight_Arm_Lat_Pullover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Straight-arm Lat Pullover<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qnGGSJOazeM\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qnGGSJOazeM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seated Rowing (Pronated Grip)<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#6_Seated_Cable_Rowing\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/isolation-exercises-for-back#6_Seated_Cable_Rowing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seated Rowing (Neutral Grip)<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uMr1txvrmgg\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uMr1txvrmgg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Low Back Extension<\/a> + High-to-Low Chop<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single-leg Calf Raises + Decline Crunches<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>10\/leg &amp; 15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use as heavy weight as possible with the last 1-2 reps are forced reps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can utilize the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/4-day-drop-set-workout-routine-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17335\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">triple drop sets<\/a> during seated rows to stimulate muscle groups. For example, perform 5 reps with heavyweight, 8 reps with moderate weight, and 10 reps with lightweight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use a machine or cable to perform seated rowing whichever is convenient for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day 6 &#8211; Quads, Arms, and Glutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Sets<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reverse Lunges + Hammer Curl<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>10\/leg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Step-up + <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/barbell-biceps-exercises#5_Reverse_Bicep_Curl\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/barbell-biceps-exercises#5_Reverse_Bicep_Curl\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reverse Barbell Curl<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>10\/leg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hack Squat + <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/best-unilateral-tricep-exercises#6_Crossbody_Tricep_Extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crossbody Tricep Extension<\/a><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Back Squat<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-glute-exercises#3_Frog_Pump\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-glute-exercises#3_Frog_Pump\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Frog Pump<\/a><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activate your lower body with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9a3awO81tUM\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9a3awO81tUM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5-minute foam rolling leg workout<\/a> before weight training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take as much rest as needed between supersets to return to normal breathing before moving to the next exercises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use a free barbell or Smith Machine to perform back squats. However, you can also substitute back squats (if it is tough for you) with any other <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/quad-isolation-exercises-for-athletic-legs\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22568\">quad exercise<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One vs. Three Body Parts a Day: Which is Better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow one or three body parts a day split but each program has its pros and cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/6-day-muscle-group-workout-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10663\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-body part split<\/a> involves focusing on one muscle a day, allowing you to hit your muscles with a variety of exercises. It is easy to follow and suitable for intermediate and advanced lifters who can handle heavy stress on each muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you have to <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/7-day-gym-workout-plan-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4848\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hit the gym every day<\/a> to train every body part within a week, creating a longer gap between two sessions of the same muscle group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, splitting three body parts a day puts less load on a single muscle and allows you to train your entire body within three sessions. It also enables you to target your major muscle groups more frequently, which research shows can be more effective for building muscle.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  title=\" Schoenfeld, Brad J et al. \u201cEffects of Resistance Training Frequency on Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.\u201d Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 46,11 (2016): 1689-1697. doi:10.1007\/s40279-016-v0543-8\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\"> Schoenfeld, Brad J et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27102172\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27102172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Resistance Training Frequency on Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/a>.\u201d Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 46,11 (2016): 1689-1697. doi:10.1007\/s40279-016-v0543-8<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is suitable for both beginners and advanced lifters. Beginners can train three days a week (alternate days) and advanced lifters can go for six sessions to hit each muscle twice per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For experienced lifters, both approaches can help grow their strength and muscle size as long as the volume is equated.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  title=\"  Schoenfeld, Brad Jon et al. \u201cHow many times per week should a muscle be trained to maximize muscle hypertrophy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the effects of resistance training frequency.\u201d Journal of Sports Sciences vol. 37,11 (2019): 1286-1295. doi:10.1080\/02640414.2018.1555906\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_27442-2\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\">  Schoenfeld, Brad Jon et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30558493\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30558493\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How many times per week should a muscle be trained to maximize muscle hypertrophy?<\/a> A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the effects of resistance training frequency.\u201d Journal of Sports Sciences vol. 37,11 (2019): 1286-1295. doi:10.1080\/02640414.2018.1555906<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, explore:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/two-body-parts-a-day-workout-plan-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26704\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Body Parts a Day Workout Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Three-Body-Parts-a-Day-Split-Routine.pdf\" style=\"color:#00f4d4;background-color:#0f0f0f\">Download Free PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"modern-footnotes-list-heading \">References<\/h3><ul class=\"modern-footnotes-list \"><li><span>1<\/span><div> Schoenfeld, Brad J et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27102172\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27102172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Resistance Training Frequency on Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis<\/a>.\u201d Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) vol. 46,11 (2016): 1689-1697. doi:10.1007\/s40279-016-v0543-8<\/div><\/li><li><span>2<\/span><div>  Schoenfeld, Brad Jon et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30558493\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30558493\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How many times per week should a muscle be trained to maximize muscle hypertrophy?<\/a> A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies examining the effects of resistance training frequency.\u201d Journal of Sports Sciences vol. 37,11 (2019): 1286-1295. doi:10.1080\/02640414.2018.1555906<\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary Split Type Three Muscle Group Split Sessions\/Week 3 for Beginners &amp; 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