Push / Pull / Legs vs Full Body for 3 days
Good choice! Let us know how your first session goes. Don't forget to record your lifts so you can track progress. Good luck!
I'd also suggest taking some "before" photos, Mike. You won't notice the changes day-to-day in the mirror, but looking back at month one vs month four is a massive motivator when the weights get heavy.
Good shout, @LondonLad. I'll snap a few tonight. Quick question for the group—if I go with Full Body, do I have to do the same exercises every single time? Or can I swap out rows for pull-ups occasionally?
It's better to stick to a set plan for at least 8-12 weeks so you can actually track your strength gains. If you keep swapping things around, you'll never know if you're actually getting stronger or just getting better at a new movement.
I agree with @NorthernLass. Consistency is boring but it works. I wasted my first year 'program hopping' and ended up exactly where I started. Pick one and marry it for a few months.
Fair, but adding a little variety doesn't hurt the soul. Maybe do Pull-ups on Wednesdays and Rows on Mondays/Fridays? Just a thought.
Exactly what Dave said. As long as you're hitting the muscle, don't overthink it. Just don't skip the squats, no matter how much you want to!
Understood. Squats are staying in. I'm actually looking forward to starting now. Thanks for all the advice, everyone—this subforum is a lifesaver.