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Workout Plans & Exercises

February 20, 2026 💪 Fitness, Health & Finance
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Workout Plans & Exercises

Structured training programs for muscle building, strength gains, and overall fitness. Includes beginner and advanced routines.

Training Splits

Split Frequency Best For
Push/Pull/Legs 6 days/week Intermediate/Advanced
Upper/Lower 4 days/week Beginner/Intermediate
Full Body 3 days/week Beginner
Bro Split 5 days/week Advanced (bodybuilding)

Push/Pull/Legs Routine

Push Day (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)

  1. Barbell Bench Press 4x6-8
  2. Incline Dumbbell Press 4x8-10
  3. Overhead Press 3x8-10
  4. Lateral Raises 3x12-15
  5. Tricep Dips 3x10-12
  6. Tricep Pushdowns 3x12-15

Pull Day (Back, Biceps, Rear Delts)

  1. Deadlifts 4x5-6
  2. Pull-ups/Lat Pulldowns 4x8-10
  3. Barbell Rows 4x8-10
  4. Face Pulls 3x12-15
  5. Barbell Curls 3x10-12
  6. Hammer Curls 3x12-15

Legs Day (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)

  1. Squats 4x6-8
  2. Romanian Deadlifts 4x8-10
  3. Leg Press 3x10-12
  4. Leg Curls 3x12-15
  5. Calf Raises 4x15-20
  6. Plank 3x60s

FST-7 System (Fred Giorgio Training)

7 sets of 7 reps with 30-45s rest for isolation exercises.

Apply to last exercise of each muscle group:

  1. Chest: Cable Flyes 7x7
  2. Back: Cable Rows 7x7
  3. Shoulders: Lateral Raises 7x7
  4. Arms: Cable Curls/Pushdowns 7x7
  5. Legs: Leg Extensions 7x7

Beginner Routine (Full Body 3x/week)

Day 1, 3, 5:

  • Squats 3x10
  • Bench Press 3x10
  • Bent-Over Rows 3x10
  • Overhead Press 3x10
  • Plank 3x30s

Exercise Form Tips

Exercise Key Cue
Squat Knees out, chest up, break at hips first
Bench Retract scapula, feet planted, bar to mid-chest
Deadlift Neutral spine, bar close to body, drive through heels
Pull-up Full range of motion, no kipping
Overhead Press Core tight, don't lean back excessively

Progressive Overload

  • Week 1: 60kg x 8 reps
  • Week 2: 62.5kg x 8 reps
  • Week 3: 65kg x 8 reps
  • Week 4: Deload (50kg x 8 reps)
  • Week 5: 67.5kg x 8 reps

Rest & Recovery

  • Sleep: 7-9 hours nightly
  • Protein: 1.6-2.2g per kg bodyweight
  • Rest Between Sets: 2-3min (compound), 1-2min (isolation)
  • Deload: Every 4-6 weeks (reduce weight/volume by 50%)

Home Workout (No Equipment)

  • Push-ups 4x15-20
  • Squats 4x20-25
  • Lunges 3x12 each leg
  • Plank 3x60s
  • Burpees 3x10
  • Mountain Climbers 3x30s

Rule: Consistency beats intensity. Train hard but recover harder. Track your lifts and aim to improve weekly.