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🔰 BEGINNER PROGRAM

FOUNDATION BUILDER

12 weeks to build your base. Master form. Develop work capacity. Set yourself up for years of gains.

12
Weeks
3-4
Days/Week
45-60
Min/Session
100%
Form Focus

12-Week Progression

Each phase builds on the last. Progressive overload guaranteed.

WEEKS 1-4

Phase 1: Adaptation

Learn movement patterns. Build neural pathways. Develop mind-muscle connection. Light weights, high reps.

Form Mastery 12-15 Reps Full Body
WEEKS 5-8

Phase 2: Strength Base

Increase weights. Build foundational strength. Progressive overload begins. Moderate reps, compound focus.

Strength Building 8-12 Reps Upper/Lower Split
WEEKS 9-12

Phase 3: Hypertrophy

Peak intensity. Maximum muscle growth. Advanced techniques introduced. Time under tension focus.

Muscle Growth 8-15 Reps Intensity Methods

Your First Week

Full body workouts, 3 days per week. Rest 1-2 days between sessions.

DAY 1: FULL BODY A

45-60 MIN
  • 1. Barbell Squat
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Quads, Glutes | Compound movement. Build leg foundation.

    Feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly out
    Chest up, core braced throughout
    Break at hips and knees simultaneously
    Descend to parallel or below (hip crease at knee level)
    Drive through full foot, knees track over toes
  • 2. Bench Press
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders | Upper body compound.

    Retract and depress shoulder blades
    Arch lower back slightly, feet flat on floor
    Lower bar to mid-chest with control
    Press up and slightly back toward face
  • 3. Romanian Deadlift
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back | Posterior chain builder.

    Slight knee bend, hinge at hips
    Bar stays close to legs throughout
    Feel stretch in hamstrings
    Drive hips forward to return
  • 4. Lat Pulldown
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Lats, Upper Back | Build back width.

    Wide grip, slight lean back
    Pull elbows down and back
    Squeeze shoulder blades together at bottom
  • 5. Overhead Press
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Shoulders, Triceps | Build pressing strength.

    Core tight, slight lean back at top
    Press bar straight up, clear your face
    Lock out overhead, shrug at top
  • 6. Plank Hold
    3 x 30-60s

    Primary: Core | Build core stability and strength.

    Forearms on ground, body straight line
    Don't let hips sag or pike up
    Squeeze glutes and core throughout

DAY 2: REST

RECOVERY

Active recovery: light walking, stretching, foam rolling. Stay hydrated. Sleep 7-9 hours.

DAY 3: FULL BODY B

45-60 MIN
  • 1. Leg Press
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Quads, Glutes | Machine variation for leg development.

  • 2. Dumbbell Chest Press
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Chest, Triceps | Greater range of motion than barbell.

  • 3. Leg Curl
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Hamstrings | Isolation for hamstring development.

  • 4. Seated Cable Row
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Mid Back, Lats | Build back thickness.

  • 5. Dumbbell Lateral Raise
    3 x 12-15

    Primary: Side Delts | Build shoulder width.

  • 6. Bicycle Crunches
    3 x 15-20

    Primary: Abs, Obliques | Core rotation work.

Log Your Lifts

Track key metrics to ensure progressive overload.

Squat (lbs)
Bench Press (lbs)
Deadlift (lbs)
Body Weight (lbs)

💡 Tip: Take progress photos every 4 weeks. The scale doesn't tell the whole story.

Keys to Success

Follow these principles for maximum results.

🎯

Perfect Your Form

Form > Weight. Always. Use weights you can control with perfect technique. Record yourself. Get feedback.

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Progressive Overload

Add weight or reps every week. Even 2.5lbs progress is progress. Small consistent gains compound over time.

😴

Prioritize Recovery

Muscle grows during rest, not during workouts. Sleep 7-9 hours. Rest days are not optional.

🍗

Eat for Growth

Protein: 1.6-2.2g per kg bodyweight. Calorie surplus of 200-300. Track your intake for first month.

📝

Log Everything

Write down every set, rep, and weight. If you don't track it, you can't improve it. Use a notebook or app.

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Control Tempo

2-3 seconds down, 1 second up. Time under tension builds muscle. No bouncing or momentum.

READY TO START?

The hardest part is showing up. Everything else is just reps. Let's get to work.

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