3 Day Push, Pull, Legs

A dynamic and efficient approach to building strength, sculpting muscles, and unlocking your full fitness potential
Goal
Strength
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
8
Days Per Week
3
Workout Length
60-90min

This comprehensive fitness regimen is designed to maximize your strength, endurance, and muscle development by strategically targeting different muscle groups across three distinct training days. Whether you're a seasoned gym enthusiast or just embarking on your fitness journey, this program provides a balanced and efficient approach to help you achieve your goals.

The push-pull-legs split is a proven training method that optimally divides your workouts, allowing for effective recovery and minimizing the risk of overtraining. Over the next three days, you'll engage in a variety of compound and isolation exercises, targeting major muscle groups for a well-rounded physique.

Each workout session is carefully crafted to challenge and stimulate your muscles, promoting hypertrophy and strength gains. Whether your aim is to build lean muscle, enhance overall strength, or simply improve your fitness level, this program offers a versatile and adaptable framework to suit your individual needs.

Remember, consistency is key, and gradual progression is the name of the game. Tailor the weights and intensity to your fitness level, listen to your body, and make modifications as needed. Before embarking on this fitness journey, it's advisable to consult with a fitness professional or healthcare provider to ensure the program aligns with your personal health and fitness goals.

Get ready to push your limits, pull through challenges, and leg day your way to a stronger, fitter you! Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

The Routine

Week 1

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 2

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 3

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 4

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 5

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 6

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 7

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Week 8

Sunday

Rest

Monday

Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Barbell Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Weighted Tricep Dips
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Triceps Pushdown (v-bar)
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Tuesday

Rest

Wednesday

Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)
Barbell Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Bar Lateral Pulldown
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Bent Over Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Seated Row
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Cable Face Pull
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Thursday

Rest

Friday

Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Barbell Full Squat
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Sled 45в° Leg Press
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Lateral Lunge
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Barbell Standing Calf Raise
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90
Lever Seated Leg Curl
SETS
3
REPS
8,8,8
REST
90

Saturday

Rest

Remember to listen to your body, take adequate rest, and modify the program as needed to suit your individual needs and preferences. Additionally, it's always a good idea to consult with a fitness professional or healthcare provider before starting a new workout program, especially if you have any health concerns or pre-existing conditions.