WORKOUT SPLIT

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6 day workout split

Follow a complete 6 day workout split and 6 day gym workout schedule with PPL twice and Arnold split options. Compare complete alternatives, then adjust the schedule and training goal to suit you.

Quick answer

For many people training 6 days, Push / Pull / Legs ×2 is a clear starting point. The best choice still depends on recovery, access and experience.

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Your complete 6 day workout plan

This plan assumes access to a normal gym and can be followed immediately. Choose a variant, download the PDF, or customize the schedule and goal.

Complete normal-gym plan

Push / Pull / Legs ×2

Two complete cycles: chest, shoulders and triceps; back, rear shoulders and biceps; then quads, posterior chain, calves and core. Finish working sets with controlled technique and about two repetitions in reserve.

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Monday · 31–35 min

Push A

Bench press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

Overhead press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lateral raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Tuesday · 31–35 min

Pull A

One-arm row — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Lat pulldown — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Rear-delt fly — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Wednesday · 35–39 min

Legs A

Back squat — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Reverse lunge — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Thursday · 31–35 min

Push B

Dumbbell press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Dumbbells

How to perform

Press with wrists stacked over elbows.

Avoid: Overarching or lowering beyond a controlled range.

Overhead press — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lateral raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Friday · 31–35 min

Pull B

Resistance-band row — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Resistance-band row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Band

How to perform

Keep ribs down and squeeze shoulder blades together.

Avoid: Leaning back to create momentum.

Lat pulldown — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Rear-delt fly — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Saturday · 35–39 min

Legs B

Goblet squat — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Goblet squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Dumbbell

How to perform

Hold the load at the chest and keep the torso tall.

Avoid: Heels lifting or rushing the bottom position.

Hip thrust — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Hip thrust

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Glutes | Bench and load

How to perform

Finish with ribs down and hips fully extended.

Avoid: Overextending the lower back.

Reverse lunge — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Push / Pull / Legs ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Complete normal-gym plan

Arnold Split ×2

Pairs chest/back, shoulders/arms, and complete leg training across two weekly cycles. Finish working sets with controlled technique and about two repetitions in reserve.

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Monday · 31–35 min

Chest + Back A

Bench press — Arnold Split ×2
Bench press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Barbell

How to perform

Set shoulder blades, lower with control, and press over the shoulders.

Avoid: Bouncing the bar or flaring elbows excessively.

One-arm row — Arnold Split ×2
One-arm row

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Dumbbell press — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell press

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Chest | Dumbbells

How to perform

Press with wrists stacked over elbows.

Avoid: Overarching or lowering beyond a controlled range.

Lat pulldown — Arnold Split ×2
Lat pulldown

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Tuesday · 36–40 min

Shoulders + Arms A

Overhead press — Arnold Split ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Arnold Split ×2
Lateral raise

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Rear-delt fly — Arnold Split ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Wednesday · 35–39 min

Legs A

Back squat — Arnold Split ×2
Back squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Barbell

How to perform

Brace, sit between the hips, and drive through the full foot.

Avoid: Knees collapsing inward or losing trunk position.

Romanian deadlift — Arnold Split ×2
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Reverse lunge — Arnold Split ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Arnold Split ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Arnold Split ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Thursday · 31–35 min

Chest + Back B

Dumbbell press — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Chest | Dumbbells

How to perform

Press with wrists stacked over elbows.

Avoid: Overarching or lowering beyond a controlled range.

Lat pulldown — Arnold Split ×2
Lat pulldown

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Lats | Cable machine

How to perform

Pull elbows toward the ribs without swinging.

Avoid: Pulling behind the neck or using momentum.

Push-up — Arnold Split ×2
Push-up

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Chest | Bodyweight

How to perform

Keep a straight line from head to heel and lower the chest with control.

Avoid: Hips sagging or elbows flaring.

One-arm row — Arnold Split ×2
One-arm row

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Upper back | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the torso and draw the elbow toward the hip.

Avoid: Twisting or shrugging the shoulder.

Friday · 36–40 min

Shoulders + Arms B

Overhead press — Arnold Split ×2
Overhead press

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Shoulders | Dumbbells or barbell

How to perform

Brace and press overhead without leaning back.

Avoid: Excessive lower-back arch.

Lateral raise — Arnold Split ×2
Lateral raise

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Side delts | Dumbbells or bands

How to perform

Raise with soft elbows to shoulder height.

Avoid: Swinging or shrugging.

Rear-delt fly — Arnold Split ×2
Rear-delt fly

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Rear shoulders | Dumbbells

How to perform

Hinge with light weights and open the arms without shrugging or using momentum.

Avoid: Swinging the weights or turning the movement into a row.

Dumbbell biceps curl — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell biceps curl

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Biceps | Dumbbells

How to perform

Keep the upper arms still, curl through a controlled range, and lower fully.

Avoid: Swinging the torso or letting elbows drift forward.

Dumbbell triceps extension — Arnold Split ×2
Dumbbell triceps extension

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Triceps | Dumbbell

How to perform

Brace the trunk, keep elbows pointing forward, and straighten the arms without flaring.

Avoid: Arching the lower back or moving the upper arms.

Saturday · 35–39 min

Legs B

Goblet squat — Arnold Split ×2
Goblet squat

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Quads | Dumbbell

How to perform

Hold the load at the chest and keep the torso tall.

Avoid: Heels lifting or rushing the bottom position.

Romanian deadlift — Arnold Split ×2
Romanian deadlift

4 × 6-10 reps | Rest 90 sec

Hamstrings | Barbell or dumbbells

How to perform

Push hips back while keeping the load close and spine neutral.

Avoid: Squatting the hinge or rounding the back.

Reverse lunge — Arnold Split ×2
Reverse lunge

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Quads | Dumbbells or bodyweight

How to perform

Step back and lower under control while keeping the front foot planted.

Avoid: Pushing off the back foot.

Standing calf raise — Arnold Split ×2
Standing calf raise

3 × 10-15 reps | Rest 60 sec

Calves | Bodyweight or dumbbells

How to perform

Rise through the big-toe mound, pause at the top, and lower through a full range.

Avoid: Bouncing or rolling onto the outside of the feet.

Plank — Arnold Split ×2
Plank

3 × 20-30 seconds | Rest 60 sec

Core | Bodyweight

How to perform

Brace and maintain a straight line while breathing normally.

Avoid: Hips dropping or breath holding.

Plan overview

Compare higher-frequency six-day gym schedules with clear fatigue controls.

Who it suits

Experienced trainees with consistent recovery, or beginners using the conservative option.

Who should avoid it

Avoid high-volume six-day training when performance, sleep or motivation is declining.

Comparison

How the alternatives differ

PPL repeats movements clearly; Arnold-style pairs muscle groups; upper/lower/full-body rotation allows shorter sessions.

Common mistakes

  • Making all six days hard
  • Repeating identical loads
  • Ignoring joint or technique fatigue

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Customize this workout

Choose your training days, setup and goal. The generator keeps the progression, recovery and safety checks from the complete system.

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Progression

Add load or repetitions only after the target range is controlled.

Recovery

Reduce volume if performance, sleep or motivation steadily worsens.

Nutrition

Build balanced meals around protein-rich foods, carbohydrates, produce and regular hydration.

Substitutions

Use the listed movement alternatives when the original exercise is not practical.

Questions

6 day workout split FAQ

What is the best 6 day split?

Push, pull and legs repeated twice is a clear six-day split for experienced trainees. It trains every major muscle group across two weekly cycles while keeping each session focused.

Is push pull legs good for a 6 day workout split?

Yes, when recovery is reliable. Push days cover chest, shoulders and triceps; pull days cover back, rear shoulders and biceps; leg days cover quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves and core.

Is a 6 day gym workout schedule necessary?

No. It is an option for people who prefer frequent focused sessions, not a requirement for building muscle or strength.

Can a beginner use a 6 day workout split?

A beginner can use a conservative version, but three or four weekly sessions are usually easier for learning technique, managing soreness and recovering consistently.

How many rest days does a 6 day workout split need?

Schedule at least one complete non-lifting day each week and reduce volume or add recovery when performance, sleep, motivation or joint comfort declines.

Sources and scope

Public-health reference points

Workout Split uses these primary public-health sources as broad context for aerobic activity, strength work and intensity. They do not validate an individual generated plan or replace assessment by a qualified professional.