Is there an ideal workout split for lifting?

There are a few ways to go about curating an effective workout split for lifting.

If you’re venturing into the world of lifting, there are more than a few ways to go about curating a workout split that supports your fitness goals.

Whether you’re interested in Olympic lifting or powerlifting, the activity offers immense benefits for developing muscle, improving mobility, boosting energy levels and relieving stress. 

For the unfamiliar, a workout split simply refers to how you curate your exercise routine and how to divide which exercises you’ll complete over a week’s worth of time, says Dr. Robert Trasolini, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Northwell Health. 

Is there one split for lifting that prevails above the rest? Here’s what fitness experts say. 

“No, there really isn't a perfect split,” says Alex Milton, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and the director of sports performance at MedStar Health. How you vary your upper and lower body workouts over the course of a week will ultimately depend on how much time you can dedicate to going to the gym.