Best routine

[CaptainJ]

I'm doing a three way split routine, which basically means I cycle through all my muscle groups in 3 days. So first day Shoulders and back, second day Chest and Biceps, third day Triceps and legs. All spaced out by one day to rest.

My question is, does it matter which muscle groups you pair up on a day, would it be more effective to do chest and tricipes one day, and back and biceps another. Is there any difference?

 

[SamMalone]

what are your stats? height, weight ect and what exercises do you do

 

[WC2]

If you're doing a 3 day split, in general it's good to breakup certain muscle groups so they aren't worn out the next day.

For instance :

Day 1 - Chest/Tris
Day 2 - Back/Bis
Day 3 - Shoulders/Legs
Day 4 - Cardio/Rest

 

[CaptainJ]

I've used the routine you say WC2, except withou the cardio:
Day 1: Back and biceps
Day 2: Chest and Triceps
Day 3: Legs and Shoulders

Been going to the gym for about a year, but had never really gained much muscle mass. So I started going to a proper gym 4 weeks ago, and following this routine and increasing my protein and nutrient intake I have found a really big effect. I've been going every other day and I have gained 14 pounds in 4 weeks.

These are my stats:
6ft2 161pounds

Yeah I'm quite skinny, but then I'm only 17 years old.
I've been focussing mainly on doing Free weights, almost completely cutting the resistance machines out of my work out routine.

I Deadlift 45kg but I'm getting better quickly
I squat 40kg, also getting better.

 

[CaptainJ]

What's that?