Top 10 Things to Avoid When Creating Your Workout Split
Update: 2025-10-31
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Welcome back to The Gym Girl Podcast! I’m your host, Nwanneka Tesy; natural bodybuilder, wellness competitor, and educator passionate about helping you train smarter, not harder.
In this episode, I’m diving into the Top 10 mistakes people make when creating a workout split and how to avoid them. Whether you’re a new lifter or a seasoned competitor, these tips will help you build a plan that actually supports your goals instead of holding you back.
I’ll cover:
1.Copying someone else’s split without understanding their goals
2.Ignoring recovery days or pushing through pain
3.Training every muscle equally when your body needs balance
4.Neglecting mobility and warm-ups
5.Overcomplicating your plan with too many exercises
6.Underestimating nutrition and sleep
7.Switching programs too often
8.Forgetting to track progress
9.Skipping cardio or using it as punishment
10.Designing your split based on aesthetics, not function
💡 Key Takeaway: Your workout split should evolve with you; focus on what your body needs, not what social media says it should look like.
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share, subscribe, and leave a review to help the podcast grow!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
In this episode, I’m diving into the Top 10 mistakes people make when creating a workout split and how to avoid them. Whether you’re a new lifter or a seasoned competitor, these tips will help you build a plan that actually supports your goals instead of holding you back.
I’ll cover:
1.Copying someone else’s split without understanding their goals
2.Ignoring recovery days or pushing through pain
3.Training every muscle equally when your body needs balance
4.Neglecting mobility and warm-ups
5.Overcomplicating your plan with too many exercises
6.Underestimating nutrition and sleep
7.Switching programs too often
8.Forgetting to track progress
9.Skipping cardio or using it as punishment
10.Designing your split based on aesthetics, not function
💡 Key Takeaway: Your workout split should evolve with you; focus on what your body needs, not what social media says it should look like.
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share, subscribe, and leave a review to help the podcast grow!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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