I’ve been doing the TikTok 3-2-1 method workout — here’s what you should know

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With so many trending TikTok workouts flooding social media daily, it’s hard to know which ones actually work. But a recent trend called the 3-2-1 method workout is the latest to cause a stir. And while it isn’t a workout per se, it promises to transform how you exercise using a simple trick.

The 3-2-1 method has stormed TikTok, with users hailing it as the ultimate workout split. According to said method, adopters will prioritize three strength training sessions, two Pilates classes, and one cardio session per week. Simple. Each workout could rotate to give your muscles time to recover, and you can even swap out sessions to better suit your exercise style — like three Pilates classes and two strength sessions instead, for example.