Bro Split vs PPL: Pros, Cons, & Which Is Better?

Two of the more common training splits (or ways to break up which muscles you lift with each workout) are the “Bro Split” and “PPL.” 

So, what are the differences between the bro split and PPL? The Bro Split focuses each workout on a particular muscle or group, rotating each muscle each day, while a PPL split (Push, Pull, Lower), divides your workouts by the function of your upper body muscles (whether they are used to push or to pull), and your lower body (legs and glutes).  

Beyond that simple comparison, let’s dive into the details of each split so you can understand the differences, the pros and cons of each, and decide which approach is best for you. 

The Bro Split is simply a method of dividing the body up by individual muscles and dedicating a training day to each one, or sometimes a combination of two. 

A bro split can be broken down for any training frequency, but most commonly spreads across a 5-day or 6-day per week split.