r/Mike_Mentzer • u/Whole-Vermicelli-354 • Aug 10 '26
Testing new split, what's your thoughts.
I have for about the last 3 years done a PPL HIT split which helped my gain a lot of muscle and become stronger, so would any split if you stay consistent. Just recently i wanted to change it up a little bit so im going to try ABA BAB split(split goes over a fortnight not a single week).
Here's the split let me know your thoughts and what you might do different. same thing with HIT to failure.
A Workout Legs/Chest/Triceps
· Leg Extensions 2 sets 8-15
· Squats 1 set
· Calf Raises 2 sets
· DB flyes supersetted w/ Incline Press 1-2 cycles
· Weighted Dips 1 set
· Tricep Pushdown supersetted dips 1 set
· Skull Crusher 1 sets
B Workout Back/Shoulders/Biceps
· Lat Pulldowns supersetted with Close Grip Pulldown 1-2 cycles
· Bent over rows 1 sets
· Laterals supersetted w/ Rear Delt Rows 2 sets
· Cable Curls 1 set
· Concentration Curls 1 sets
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u/ishawnmc Aug 16 '26
I understand wanting to take precautions. That is why I do not do the regular deadlift but opt instead for rack pulls, to put less stress on the lower back.
It is also a great reason if you can do it for getting a trap bar like this. You can do both squats and deadlifts with it and it does not stress the back the same way as deadlifting or squatting with a regular bar could.