Workout Plans

Structured, progressive programs for every level. Warm up 5–10 min, RPE ~7–9 for working sets, rest 60–120s.

Gym with barbell and plates Progress > Perfection

Beginner — 3‑Day Full Body (8 weeks)

Train Mon/Wed/Fri.

Back squat setup Day A

Full Body A

Squat 3×5 • Bench 3×5 • Row 3×8 • DB Shoulder Press 3×10 • Plank 3×30–45s • 10 min incline walk

Dumbbells on gym floor Day B

Full Body B

Deadlift 3×5 • Incline DB Press 3×8 • Lat Pulldown 3×10 • Split Squat 3×10/leg • Side Plank 3×30s

Gym whiteboard with notes Progression

Progression & Notes

Add 1–2.5 kg when you complete all sets with good form. Stop 1–2 reps shy of failure. Deload week 5 if needed (‑20% load).

Intermediate — 4‑Day Upper/Lower (10–12 weeks)

Upper 1, Lower 1, rest, Upper 2, Lower 2, rest, rest.

Bench press setup Upper 1

Upper 1

Bench 4×5 • Row 4×8 • Incline DB 3×10 • Lat Pulldown 3×10 • Lateral Raise 3×15 • Curls 2×12

Barbell squat in rack Lower 1

Lower 1

Squat 4×5 • RDL 3×8 • Leg Press 3×12 • Leg Curl 3×12 • Standing Calf 3×15 • Abs 3×15

Dumbbells neatly arranged Upper 2 & Lower 2

Upper 2 / Lower 2

OHP 4×6 • Pull‑ups 4×AMRAP • DB Row 3×10 • Fly 3×15 • Triceps 2×12 • Deadlift 3×5 • Lunge 3×10/leg • Extensions 3×12

Advanced — 6‑Day Push/Pull/Legs

High volume; rotate compounds, manage fatigue, deload every 5–6 weeks.

Dumbbell shoulder press Push

Push

Bench 4×6 • OHP 3×8 • Incline DB 3×10 • Lateral Raises 4×15 • Triceps Pressdown 3×12

Pull-up bar Pull

Pull

Deadlift 3×5 • Pull‑ups 4×AMRAP • Barbell Row 3×8 • Face Pull 3×15 • Biceps Curl 3×12

Leg press machine Legs

Legs

Squat 4×6 • RDL 3×8 • Leg Press 3×12 • Leg Curl 3×12 • Calf Raise 4×12 • Abs 3×15

Tip: Aim for 10k steps/day, 7–9 hours sleep, and 1.6–2.2 g protein/kg bodyweight.