im a beginner, can i do compound lifts and a split?

[L-Guidomine]

i do bench on chest day, squat on legs day, and deadlift on back day, and i also do isolation work to hit all the muscles.

good ya?

[MattEagan]

i do bench on chest day, squat on legs day, and deadlift on back day, and i also do isolation work to hit all the muscles.

good ya?

No only experienced lifters can do splits and compound lifts. (sarcasm) Is this thread serious?

[L-Guidomine]

well from what i've read, they say that beginners should start off with only compound lifts to gain strength, then they can start a split.

[MattEagan]

well from what i've read, they say that beginners should start off with only compound lifts to gain strength, then they can start a split.

compound lifts and a split are two different things

compound lifts like bench, squat, dead, cleans

a split is a type of workout schedule usually one body part a day.

[L-Guidomine]

should should i quit doing my split and just stick to compounds for a few months?

[L-Guidomine]

why are you trying to replace one thing with another which is totally irrelevant to anything?

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as a beginner i think im supposed to stick to compounds only

[MattEagan]

why are you trying to replace one thing with another which is totally irrelevant to anything?

[Majestyc]

shivboy, please read the following threads in order to solve all of your problems. These threads cover all the basics of bodybuilding: training, workout programs, supplements, and most importantly, diet and nutrition.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2691741
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3720211
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=150447
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=546235

Since you are a beginner, I highly suggest that you start with Rippetoe's Starting Strength workout program: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224

Good luck!

[Ectotastic]

Why not do a split of compounds?

Like

Day 1
Deads
Bent over BB row
Pullups

Day 2
Bench
Dips
Military Press

Day 3
Squats
Lunges
Calf extensions