Double Trouble

> How any lifter can benefit from a workout daily double.

- Greg Merritt

SPLITTING UP YOUR routine into two daily workouts was made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1970s, as the Austrian Oak would hammer each body part three times per week, working calves and abs daily. Not splitting up the routine would result in a four-hour marathon workout. While you may not be prepping to hit the stage, following a double split similar to Arnold’s can help you optimize growth by increasing your frequency without overtraining your body. Don’t have much time to work out? Doubling up on workouts also ensures that you get the same amount of work done in half the time. It’s time to double down and head to the gym.

What It Is

A method of training that allows a lifter to accumulate massive amounts of volume while allowing the body to still recover sufficiently. There are a few ways to split up your workouts, all outlined below.

Why It Works