The Best Training Split You’re Not Using
Show Notes & Resources
In this episode of the Everyday Strength Podcast, Anthony breaks down how to choose the right training split for real life, not internet fitness culture. He explains why many lifters struggle to make progress despite training consistently and how poor split selection is often the root cause. The conversation focuses on aligning training frequency, recovery, and goals with limited time and real-world responsibilities. Anthony walks through practical options for 2, 3, and 4-day training schedules and explains why traditional bodybuilding-style bro splits fail most everyday athletes. This episode gives listeners a clear, no-nonsense framework for choosing a split that drives progress without living in the gym.
Key Topics Covered:
This episode covers common training splits used by recreational and serious lifters and why many of them underperform for everyday athletes. Anthony explains how training frequency, movement patterns, and recovery interact, and how to structure weekly training around limited availability. The discussion contrasts bro splits with full-body and upper-lower approaches and highlights how goal-driven programming should dictate the split rather than tradition or aesthetics. Practical decision-making is emphasized over rigid rules.
Relevant Science & Articles Mentioned:
Zatsiorsky, V., & Kraemer, W. (2006). Science and Practice of Strength Training. (Human Kinetics)
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