Push/Pull/Legs (PPL) Split - Complete 6-Day Program

The most effective workout split for muscle growth and strength

Discover the Push/Pull/Legs (PPL) split - the gold standard for building muscle. Get a complete 6-day workout program with exercises, sets, reps, and progression. Track your PPL workouts with SpotWell's AI rep counter.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)

    Focus on pressing movements - bench press, overhead press, and tricep work. Target chest, shoulders, and triceps.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps)

    Focus on pulling movements - rows, pull-ups, and bicep work. Target back and biceps.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)

    Focus on lower body - squats, deadlifts, and leg accessories. Target entire lower body.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Rest

    Recovery day. Light walking or stretching is fine, but let your muscles recover.

  5. 5

    Day 5: Push (Repeat)

    Repeat push day with slight variations in exercises or rep ranges.

  6. 6

    Day 6: Pull (Repeat)

    Repeat pull day with variations to keep training fresh.

  7. 7

    Day 7: Legs (Repeat)

    Repeat leg day. You can alternate between quad-focused and hamstring-focused sessions.

Exercises Included

Push Day Exercises

Sets: Various

Reps: 6-15

Rest: 2-4 minutes

Bench press, overhead press, dips, tricep extensions, lateral raises

Pull Day Exercises

Sets: Various

Reps: 6-15

Rest: 2-4 minutes

Deadlifts, pull-ups, rows, face pulls, bicep curls

Leg Day Exercises

Sets: Various

Reps: 6-15

Rest: 2-4 minutes

Squats, Romanian deadlifts, leg press, leg curls, calf raises

Pro Tips

  • Train each muscle group twice per week for optimal growth.
  • Allow at least 48 hours between training the same muscle group.
  • Progressive overload is key - track your weights and reps with SpotWell.
  • Vary your exercises between the two sessions of each day type.
  • Use SpotWell's AI rep counter to ensure you're hitting your target reps accurately.

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