Day 1: Push (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Overhead Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Lateral Raises: 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Tricep Dips (Weighted if possible): 3 sets x 8-12 reps
Overhead Triceps Extension: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
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Day 2: Pull (Back, Biceps, Rear Delts)
Pull-Ups or Lat Pulldown: 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Barbell Row: 4 sets x 8-10 reps
Seated Cable Row: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Face Pulls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Barbell or Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Hammer Curls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
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Day 3: Legs (Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves)
Squats (Back or Front): 4 sets x 6-8 reps
Romanian Deadlifts: 3 sets x 8-10 reps
Walking Lunges: 3 sets x 12-15 reps per leg
Leg Press: 3 sets x 10-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets x 15-20 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 3 sets x 15-20 reps
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Day 4: Rest or Active Recovery
Light cardio, yoga, or stretching
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Day 5: Repeat Push
Similar exercises as Day 1 but with slight variations to avoid monotony:
Switch Barbell Bench Press for Dumbbell Bench Press.
Replace Overhead Dumbbell Press with Arnold Press.
Focus on higher reps for accessory lifts.
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Day 6: Repeat Pull
Adjust exercises:
Replace Barbell Row with Dumbbell Row or T-Bar Row.
Use a different grip for pull-ups or switch to Chin-Ups.
Add isolation work like Spider Curls or Reverse Flyes.
Day 7: Repeat Legs
Change focus:
Replace Squats with Bulgarian Split Squats or Hack Squats.
Use Deadlifts instead of Romanian Deadlifts.
Add hip thrusts for glute focus.
Key Recovery Strategies
Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours per night.
Nutrition: Eat a protein-rich diet with sufficient carbs and fats. Target ~1.6-2.2g
of protein per kg of body weight.
Active Recovery: Foam rolling, stretching, or light cardio on rest days.
Deload Every 4-6 Weeks: Reduce volume and intensity to avoid overtraining.