Thursday, May 17, 2012

Beginner Weight Training: Three Day Split Workout

Outline: 
  • Training Level: Beginner to Intermediate
  • Main Goal: Loose weight and build muscle
  • Days Per Week: 3 days
  • Workout Type: Split set
  • Muscle Movement: Push, Pull, and Other
I am posting this blog post in response to request from my family and friends for weight training tips/guidelines. I hope this beginner to intermediate level workout program will be useful to individuals interested in loosing weight/body fat and building muscle. This is a classic 3 days a week split workout program. Workout is divided into three days according to major muscle movement. For example, Day 1 is assigned for PUSH type of exercise (chest and triceps), Day 2 is for PULL type (back and biceps), and Day 3 is for OTHERS type (leg and shoulder). Everyday, we workout for one major muscle group and one minor muscle group. For example, for Day1, chest is a major muscle group and triceps is a minor muscle group. It is recommended that you train every alternate day; do not workout everyday.