The Push Pull Leg Split

The push pull legs split is a type of training program that is divided into three distinct workouts.

Why The Push Pull Legs Split Works

Put simply, when you are pushing, the pulling muscles are relaxed. When you are pulling, your pushing muscles are relaxed.

What Are The “Push” Muscles?

The pushing muscles include your shoulders, your triceps, and your chest muscles. There are several different types of exercises that focus on these muscle groups.

What Are The “Pull” Muscles?

The pulling muscles of your upper body include your back (rhomboids, trapezius, latissimus dorsi, posterior shoulders) and your biceps.

What Are The “Leg” Muscles?

These muscles include quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. You can add one or two of the following exercises for each muscle group.

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