Training Guides

Short, practical guides. Numbers you can train with, no fluff.

Push Pull Legs (PPL): The Complete Routine

The full push/pull/legs split explained, 3-day and 6-day versions with exact exercises, sets, and reps, plus how to progress.

9 min read

Progressive Overload: The Only Rule That Matters

What progressive overload actually means and five concrete ways to apply it, with numbers, not slogans.

7 min read

How Many Sets Per Muscle Group Per Week?

A practical, evidence-led guide to weekly sets per muscle: count direct and indirect work, choose a starting range, and adjust from recovery and progress.

12 min read

Beginner Gym Workout Plan: Your First 4 Weeks

A simple 3-day full-body plan for your first month in the gym, exact exercises, sets, reps, and how to add weight.

8 min read

How Long to Rest Between Sets

Evidence-led rest times for strength and muscle growth, including practical guidance for pull-ups, lateral raises, compounds, and isolation work.

10 min read

Cutting vs Bulking: Which First, and How

How to decide whether to cut or bulk, set your calories for either, and avoid the classic mistakes in both directions.

7 min read

How to Track Your Workouts (and Why It Works)

Lifters who track progress faster. What to log, what to skip, and how notebook, spreadsheet, and app tracking compare.

6 min read

The Best Workout Split for Your Schedule

Training 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 days a week? Here's the split that fits each schedule, with weekly layouts.

7 min read

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