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Best 3-Day Workout Split – Efficient. Effective. Results-Driven.

Split Overview:

DayFocusGoal
Day 1Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)Build upper body strength & pushing power
Day 2Pull (Back, Biceps)Develop pulling muscles & posture
Day 3Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes)Total lower body strength & growth

Day 1: Push – Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Gym Version:

  • Barbell Bench Press – 4×6–8
  • Overhead Dumbbell Press – 4×8–10
  • Incline Dumbbell Press – 3×8–12
  • Cable Lateral Raises – 3×12–15
  • Triceps Dips or Rope Pushdowns – 3×10–12
  • Overhead Triceps Extension (Dumbbell) – 3×12

Home Version:

  • Push-ups – 4×Failure
  • Pike Push-ups – 3×10–12
  • Incline Push-ups (feet elevated) – 3×10
  • Chair Dips – 3×12–15
  • Resistance Band Lateral Raises – 3×12–15
  • Overhead Band Extensions – 3×15

Day 2: Pull – Back, Biceps, Rear Delts

Gym Version:

  • Deadlifts (optional) – 3×5
  • Lat Pulldown / Pull-ups – 4×8–10
  • Barbell or Dumbbell Rows – 3×8–10
  • Face Pulls – 3×15
  • Barbell or Dumbbell Curls – 3×10–12
  • Hammer Curls – 3×12

Home Version:

  • Pull-ups (with bar or towel in doorframe) – 4×Max
  • Inverted Rows (under table) – 3×10–12
  • Resistance Band Rows – 3×12–15
  • Face Pulls (resistance band) – 3×15
  • Band or Towel Curls – 3×12
  • Back Extensions (on floor or couch edge) – 3×15

Day 3: Legs – Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves

Gym Version:

  • Squats (Barbell or Dumbbell) – 4×6–8
  • Romanian Deadlifts – 3×10
  • Leg Press – 3×10–12
  • Walking Lunges – 3×12 (each leg)
  • Leg Curls (machine) – 3×15
  • Standing Calf Raises – 4×15–20
  • Seated Calf Raises – 3×20

Home Version:

  • Bodyweight or Weighted Squats – 4×15
  • Glute Bridges / Hip Thrusts – 4×12–15
  • Bulgarian Split Squats – 3×10 each leg
  • Wall Sits – 3×45 sec
  • Hamstring Curls (using sliders or socks) – 3×10
  • Calf Raises on Steps – 4×20

Suggested Weekly Schedule

DayWorkout
MondayPush
WednesdayPull
FridayLegs

OR
Any non-consecutive 3 days (e.g., Tue/Thu/Sat)


Tips for Success

  • Warm up with 5–10 mins of light cardio + mobility drills
  • Focus on progressive overload (more reps/weight each week)
  • Rest 60–90 sec between sets, 2–3 mins for heavy lifts
  • Track your workouts to stay consistent
  • Get 7–8 hours of sleep and eat enough protein for recovery

Final Thoughts

A 3-day split gives you the best of both worlds — enough frequency to build muscle, and enough rest to recover. Whether you’re working out at home or in a gym, this split will help you build strength, size, and athletic balance without burning out.

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