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What is a split routine?

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A split routine training system involves breaking up a resistance training program by movement patterns or muscle groups to be trained on separate days of the week. A split routine is a popular training format with strength and mass-dominant athletes such as bodybuilders, football players, shot putters, etc.An example of a two-day body part split routine would be to train chest, shoulders, and triceps on Monday and back,biceps, and legs on Thursday. An example of a four-day split routine divided between upper and lower body would be to train upper body on Monday and Thursday and lower body on Tuesday and Friday with a rest day on Wednesday.It is apparrent that split routine programs can come in all types and sizes and that numerous variations can be implemented.

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