PPL or Bro-Split? Is One Better Than the Other?

An Athletic Man Performing Dumbbell Bicep Curls

In terms of muscle growth potential, PPL is better than bro-split (as long as you’re training a 6-day PPL split). It is estimated that optimal muscle growth occurs when you train the muscles every 3-5 days. This is achievable on a push/pull/legs split. However, when it comes to training the bro-split you’ll only be hitting … Read more

PPL vs. Upper/Lower: Choosing the Best Workout Split For Muscle Growth

Weight Plates and Dumbbells Stacked Up on a Gym Floor

If you feel your lower body is lagging behind then it makes sense to train an upper/lower split. This means that 50% of your workouts will be focused on your lower body. However, if you feel you need to work more on your upper body then use a PPL split, which means that two-thirds of … Read more