Sticking to a schedule can lead to more progress and even better recovery. Also, having a plan you stick to can help you not feel lost while in the gym. Most schedules consist of sticking to certain muscle groups. The most important thing to know is that all schedules have leg days. Once you get into being in the gym, you may want to go all the time, but recovery is just as important as lifting. These are some of the most common schedules.
| Split | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By Body Part | Chest | Arms | Rest | Legs | Back and Shoulders | Rest | Rest |
| Push Pull Legs | Chest Triceps and Shoulders | Back and Biceps | Legs | Chest Triceps and Shoulders | Back and Biceps | Legs | Rest |
| Upper/Lower | Upper Body | Lower Body | Rest | Upper Body | Lower Body | Rest | Rest |
| Full Body | Full Body | Rest | Full Body | Rest | Full Body | Rest | Rest |