How should i switch to a push/pull/legs split to break a plateau?

[Thomas_T]

I’ve been doing a full-body routine for about six months, but I feel like I’m not making any real progress on my main lifts anymore. I’m wondering if I should switch to a dedicated push/pull/legs split to see if more focused work on specific muscle groups each session helps break through this plateau.

[Emily_G]

I switched to a push/pull/legs split after six months and it did feel fresher between heavy days. I kept two big lifts per session and sprinkled in accessories, nothing insane. Over eight weeks my squat climbed about 5 kg and my bench about 3 kg; deadlift crept up a bit too. It wasn’t a magic fix, but I felt I could grind through sets without the usual joint fatigue.

[TimothyXW]

It helped mentally to have a clear plan, but the main lifts stalled again after a while. I started blaming the split, but I think I also slipped on sleep and calories, and the consistency disappeared. When I logged everything, the numbers didn’t move until I tightened those other habits.

[Aria.A]

Do you think the real problem is the plan, or could technique fatigue and overall weekly stress be the bigger limiter?

[Emma57]

I kept full-body but play with auto-regulation and a planned deload. Also I worked on sleep and daily protein targets, not flashy stuff, and the next cycle finally felt lighter on the joints.