Programming

Beginner-Friendly Routines

The exact programs I ran. No generic fluff — just progressive effort with real weights.

Training Philosophy — Progressive overload is the only "secret". Add weight or reps every session you can. Never compromise form to chase numbers, especially when starting out. Longevity beats intensity.
Phase 01 · Beginner

Push / Pull / Legs

3-day rotating split. Run it 3–6x per week depending on recovery.

Push Day

Chest · Delts · Triceps

  • Flat Bench Press — 3 × 8–10
  • Overhead Press — 3 × 10
  • Incline DB Press — 3 × 12
  • Lateral Raises — 4 × 15
  • Tricep Pushdowns — 3 × 15

Pull Day

Back · Biceps · Rear Delts

  • Deadlift — 2 × 5
  • Lat Pulldowns — 3 × 10–12
  • Seated Cable Rows — 3 × 12
  • Face Pulls — 3 × 20
  • DB Bicep Curls — 4 × 12

Leg Day

Quads · Hamstrings · Calves

  • Squats — 3 × 8
  • Leg Press — 3 × 12
  • Leg Curls — 3 × 15
  • Bulgarian Split Squats — 3 × 10
  • Calf Raises — 4 × 20
Phase 02 · Advanced

Current 5-Day Split

The plan I'm running right now — 5 sessions per week, 2 rest days.

Day 1 · Chest & Biceps Day 2 · Legs Day 3 · Back & Triceps Day 4 · Shoulders Day 5 · Arms Day 6–7 · Rest

Day 1 · Chest & Biceps

    Chest
  • Incline DB Press — 3 × 10–12
  • Pec Deck Fly — 3 sets to failure
  • Machine Chest Press — 3 × 10–15
  • Biceps
  • DB / Barbell Curl — 3 × 10–12
  • Hammer Curls — 3 × 10–15
  • Rope Curls — 3 sets to failure

Day 2 · Legs

    Legs
  • Squats — 3 × 10–15
  • Leg Press — 3 × 10–12
  • Leg Curls — 3 sets to failure
  • Calf Raises — 4 × 10–12
  • Abs
  • Machine Crunches — 3 sets

Day 3 · Back & Triceps

    Back
  • Lat Pulldown — 3 × 10–12
  • Rows (Seated / Bent-Over) — 3 × 10–12
  • Straight-Arm Pulldown — 3 × 10–15
  • Hyperextensions — 4 sets to failure
  • Triceps
  • DB Overhead Extension — 3 × 10–12
  • Kickbacks (DB / Cable) — 3 to failure
  • Cable Pushdowns — 3 × 10–15

Day 4 · Shoulders

    Shoulders
  • DB Shoulder Press — 3 × 10–15
  • DB Lateral Raises — 3 sets to failure
  • Reverse Pec Deck Fly — 3 to failure
  • DB Shrugs — 3 × 10–15

Day 5 · Arms (Total)

    Biceps
  • DB / Barbell Curl — 3 × 10–12
  • Hammer Curls — 3 × 10–15
  • Rope Curls — 3 sets to failure
  • Triceps
  • DB Overhead Extension — 3 × 10–12
  • Kickbacks (DB / Cable) — 3 to failure
  • Cable Pushdowns — 3 × 10–15
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