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One of the simplest and most effective ways to increase your strength is to train using an upper-body and lower-body split, which means you devote one session entirely to upper-body moves and focus another on lower-body exercises. It’s easy to follow and allows you to select moves that complement each other because it makes sense to train antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups such as quads and hamstrings. We’ve also included a full-body session to balance out your training. Do each session once a week for four weeks, leaving at least 48 hours between workouts, and aim to increase the load you lift slightly each week.

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