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Push Pull Legs Workout Program 1
Push Pull Legs Workout Program 1
A push / pull / legs strength training routine refers to a method of strength training
in which you split your routine into different muscle groups and workouts.
Following a push / pull / legs split also simplifies training. You can swap exercises
out for others as long as you keep the push /pull / legs balance. This also means
you won't tire your muscles out too quickly either, because on the 'push' day, the
'pull' muscles are resting and vice versa the other day.
Warm up
- Perform a warm up for at least 10 minutes before you start your exercise session.
- Choose a warm up activity similar to your main activity but at a lower intensity.
Several light repetitions of the exercise you are about to perform are good practice.
- Five to 10 minutes of light cardio on a treadmill or cycle will get the blood flowing
__ ready for your training session.
Mental Preparation
A warm up gives you the opportunity to mentally prepare yourself for a training
session.
Injury Prevention
The above benefits of a warm up can all enhance your injury resilience. Decreasing
injury risks of muscle strains and pulls and other connective tissue injuries can help
you train harder and train on a more consistent basis.
When you enter a resistance training program it’s also a good time to start paying
attention to what you are fueling your body with. These are some basic guidelines to
follow.
Day 3 – Pull
Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Seated Cable Row 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Barbell Curl 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Dumbbell Hammer Curls 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
DumbbellShrugs 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Day 5 - Legs
Exercise Sets Reps Rest
Leg Extension 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Barbell Squat 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Dumbbell Deadli� 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Leg Press 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds
Standing Calf Raise 3-4 8-12 60-90 seconds