Can you train legs and chest together?

You wonder if you can train legs and chest together? Do these two muscle groups fit into one training session or should you train them on different days? After reading this article you will know if you can train legs and chest on the same day, what are the advantages and disadvantages and what you should consider.

If you train legs and chest together, you can theoretically save time by training with supersets. However, legs and chest are among the largest muscle groups in the body and require a correspondingly large training volume. Unless you are doing a full body workout, it is recommended to train legs and chest on different days.

Advantages

If you train legs and chest on the same day, you can theoretically save time. Since legs are not involved in chest exercises and vice versa, you can train these muscle groups with supersets. It makes the most sense to train legs and chest together when doing a full body workout. However, in this case, in addition to legs and chest, you will also train back, shoulders and arms.

Disadvantages

Since the legs make up half of the total muscle mass, they need a correspondingly large training volume. Together with the back, the chest is one of the largest muscles of the upper body. If you do chest exercises in addition to leg exercises, the workout may take too long and become ineffective. Therefore, it is best to dedicate a single day to the legs and combine them at most with smaller muscles such as calves and abs.

Conclusion

If you do a full body workout, you can train legs and chest on the same day without any problems. If you combine these muscle groups, you can work with super sets and theoretically save time. However, if you dedicate a single day to legs and chest with more exercises and sets (split training), the workout may take too long and become ineffective. Legs and chest are among the largest muscle groups in the body, which is why it is recommended to train them on different days.

Did this article help you plan your workout? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments, I look forward to exchanging ideas with you. If you have more questions about leg and chest training, you can also ask me there, I’ll be happy to help you!