{"id":13594,"date":"2025-07-10T20:58:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/?p=13594"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:36:03","slug":"pplul-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hevyapp.com\/pplul-split\/","title":{"rendered":"Push\/Pull\/Legs\/Upper\/Lower (PPLUL) Split (5x\/Week)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Push\/pull\/legs (PPL) and upper\/lower are popular splits to organize your weekly training. Both work well for different frequencies. For instance, push\/pull\/legs is simple to program for three and six weekly workouts, whereas upper\/lower is built for two, four, or six workouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you\u2019re looking for something in the middle, such as five weekly workouts? This is where a push\/pull\/legs\/upper\/lower<\/em> split can work perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s discuss what it is, how it works, and what makes it a great 5-day split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Push pull legs upper lower is a 5-day split that consists of five distinct workouts.<\/strong>

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  2. This split is ideal for anyone who wants to train five days without their schedule and workouts changing every week.<\/strong>

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  3. You can start your week with push\/pull\/legs and conclude with upper\/lower or vice versa.<\/strong>

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  4. A huge benefit of PPLUL is that it allows you to train your upper body three times a week and your legs twice.<\/strong>

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  5. Get the most out of this split by <\/strong>logging your workouts with Hevy<\/strong><\/a>. The app allows you to log all important details (sets, weight, reps, RPE, etc.), track your progress, and more.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n