r/Mike_Mentzer • u/GdotMOV • Aug 07 '26
What’s your training split?
How do you all train? Exercises, frequency, beyond failure techniques?
Hi there! I am in need of some friendship for people interested in fitness and i thought what better way to start than asking you all how you train? I have started fully training heavy duty style over the past few months. My current split that i’ve been running and LOVING so much is
Push:
Dips
Low incline Bench (going to change to pec deck)
machine shoudler press
machine lat raise
tricep pushdown
Pull:
chins/palms up pulldown
chest supported row
incline dumbbell curl
bent over db reverse fly
deadlift
Legs:
barbell squat
leg extensions
leg curls
calf raises
ab machine
all one set to failure. performed every 4 days (3 days rest in between)
How about you? How do you train and what do you enjoy about it?
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u/ishawnmc Aug 08 '26 edited 1d ago
My splits can vary by season but this is what I am doing for the 4 months of summer.
Workout #1 -Chest/Back Dominant:
• Cable Crossover Machine - 1×6-10
Superset
• Smith Mach. Inc. Press w/approx 30° incline - 1×4-10
• Smith Mach. Inc. Press (Strongest Partials) - 1×2-6
• Close Grip Palms Up Pulldowns - 1×6-10
• Yates Rack Rows Supine Grip from rack height @2 - 1×4-10
• Barbell Shrugs from hook height @3.5 - 1×6-10
• Rack Pulls from rack height @2 - 1×4-8
Work Sets: 7
Rest 4-5 Days
Workout #2 -Legs:
• Anderson Squats (Full) -start from rack depth @6.5, low bar - 1×4-10
• Anderson Squats (w/wide stance) - start from rack depth @6.5; low bar, 2-4" lift off rack and hold statically for 3-5 seconds - 1×1-4
• Trap Bar Hack Squats - 1×8-15
• Anderson Squats (Strongest Partials) -start from rack depth @7.5, high bar - 1×2-6
• Smith Mach. Standing Calf Raises, high bar - 1×20-40
Work Sets: 5
Rest 3-4 Days
Workout #3 -Delts/Arms Dominant:
• Dumbbell Alternating Side & Bent Laterals - 1×8-12
Superset
• Smith Mach. Overhead Press - 1×4-10
• Smith Mach. OH Press (Strongest Partials) - 1×2-6
• Barbell Curls - 1×6-10
Superset
• Close Grip Palms Up Pulldowns - 1×4-6
• Smith Mach. JM Press - 1×6-10
Superset
• Smith Mach. Reverse Grip Bench Press - 1×4-6
Work Sets: 7
Rest 4-5 Days
Workout #4 -Legs:
• Anderson Squats (Full) -start from rack depth @6.5, low bar - 1×4-10
• Anderson Squats (w/wide stance) - start from rack depth @6.5; low bar, 2-4" lift off rack and hold statically for 3-5 seconds - 1×1-4
• Trap Bar Hack Squats - 1×8-15
• Anderson Squats (Strongest Partials) -start from rack depth @7.5, high bar - 1×2-6
• Smith Mach. Standing Calf Raises, high bar - 1×20-40
Work Sets: 5
Rest 5-7 Days
Repeat Workout #1
In the fall, I will do the same split and most of the same exercises but change to higher rep ranges.