Why should beginners avoid body part splits in their training programs?
Beginners should avoid body part splits because their primary adaptation in the first 6–12 months is neural efficiency, which benefits from high-frequency practice of the same movement patterns. Full-body training three times a week allows for each muscle group to be stimulated more frequently, enhancing both muscle growth and coordination compared to a split routine that only targets each muscle group once per week.
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