Chest
Bench Press
Primary barbell chest press for strength and muscle growth.
Target: Chest, front delts, triceps
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsSet shoulder blades tight on the bench, grip slightly wider than shoulder width, lower the bar to mid chest, pause briefly, and press back up without bouncing.
Plan4 sets, 6 to 10 reps, 20 mins duration
Best TimePush day or upper body day
Chest
Incline Dumbbell Press
Upper chest focused pressing movement with better range of motion.
Target: Upper chest, front delts, triceps
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsSet bench to a low incline, keep feet planted, lower dumbbells beside upper chest, and press upward in an arc while maintaining control.
Plan4 sets, 8 to 12 reps, 15 mins duration
Best TimeEarly in chest session
Chest
Cable Fly
Isolation movement for chest squeeze and shape.
Target: Chest
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsStand in split stance, keep a soft elbow bend, pull handles together in front of chest, squeeze, and return slowly without overstretching shoulders.
Plan3 sets, 12 to 15 reps, 12 mins duration
Best TimeAfter heavy presses
Back
Lat Pulldown
Machine movement to build lat width and pulling control.
Target: Lats, upper back, biceps
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsSit upright, lock thighs under pad, pull the bar to upper chest with elbows driving down, and return under control without swinging.
Plan4 sets, 10 to 12 reps, 15 mins duration
Back
Barbell Row
Heavy compound row for thickness across the back.
Target: Lats, rhomboids, rear delts, biceps
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsHinge at hips, keep neutral spine, pull the bar toward lower ribs, squeeze shoulder blades, and lower with full control.
Plan4 sets, 6 to 10 reps, 18 mins duration
Best TimeMain back strength movement
Back
Seated Cable Row
Controlled horizontal pull for posture and mid-back development.
Target: Mid back, lats, biceps
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsSit tall, brace core, pull handle toward navel, keep chest open, and release slowly while maintaining a neutral back.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 12 reps, 14 mins duration
Best TimeMid back workout block
Legs
Barbell Squat
Fundamental lower body lift for strength, muscle, and athleticism.
Target: Quads, glutes, hamstrings, core
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsPlace bar securely, brace core, push hips back and knees out, squat to safe depth, and drive through mid-foot to stand.
Plan5 sets, 5 to 8 reps, 20 mins duration
Best TimeLeg day main lift
Legs
Leg Press
Machine leg builder for quad and glute volume.
Target: Quads, glutes, hamstrings
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsPlace feet shoulder width on platform, lower sled until knees are comfortably bent, and press upward without locking knees hard.
Plan4 sets, 10 to 15 reps, 15 mins duration
Legs
Romanian Deadlift
Hip hinge exercise for hamstrings and posterior chain strength.
Target: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsHold bar close to thighs, soften knees, hinge hips back, lower until hamstrings stretch, and stand by driving hips forward.
Plan4 sets, 8 to 12 reps, 16 mins duration
Best TimeLeg day or posterior chain day
Legs
Walking Lunges
Single-leg movement for leg balance, glute activation, and endurance.
Target: Quads, glutes, hamstrings
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsStep forward, lower both knees, keep chest upright, push through front heel, and continue alternating legs in control.
Plan3 sets, 12 each leg reps, 12 mins duration
Best TimeAccessory leg work
Arms
Bicep Curl
Classic arm builder for bicep size and control.
Target: Biceps
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsStand tall, keep elbows tucked, curl weight toward shoulders, squeeze at top, and lower slowly without swinging.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 15 reps, 12 mins duration
Best TimeArm day or upper day finisher
Arms
Hammer Curl
Neutral grip curl for biceps and forearm thickness.
Target: Brachialis, biceps, forearms
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsHold dumbbells in neutral grip, curl upward while keeping elbows close, and lower under control.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 12 reps, 10 mins duration
Arms
Tricep Pushdown
Cable isolation movement for tricep contraction and elbow control.
Target: Triceps
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsStand close to cable, lock elbows near ribs, press bar down fully, squeeze triceps, and return slowly.
Plan3 sets, 12 to 15 reps, 10 mins duration
Best TimeAfter pressing work
Arms
Overhead Tricep Extension
Long-head tricep movement for fuller arm development.
Target: Triceps
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsHold dumbbell overhead, keep elbows pointing forward, lower behind head carefully, and extend fully.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 12 reps, 10 mins duration
Best TimeArm day accessory
Shoulders
Shoulder Press
Main pressing lift for shoulder size and overhead strength.
Target: Deltoids, triceps
Difficulty: Intermediate
StepsStart weights at shoulder level, brace core, press overhead, avoid over-arching lower back, and lower smoothly.
Plan4 sets, 8 to 12 reps, 15 mins duration
Shoulders
Lateral Raise
Isolation movement for side delts and shoulder width.
Target: Side delts
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsLift dumbbells out to the sides with slight elbow bend, stop around shoulder height, and lower slowly without shrugging.
Plan4 sets, 12 to 15 reps, 10 mins duration
Best TimeShoulder day accessory
Shoulders
Rear Delt Fly
Helps round out shoulders and improve posture.
Target: Rear delts, upper back
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsHinge forward or use reverse pec deck, open arms wide, squeeze rear delts, and return slowly.
Plan3 sets, 12 to 15 reps, 10 mins duration
Best TimeShoulder or back session
Core
Plank
Simple but effective isometric exercise for core stability.
Target: Core, abs, shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsKeep elbows under shoulders, squeeze glutes, brace abs, and hold a straight line from head to heels without sagging.
Plan3 sets, 30 to 60 sec reps, 8 mins duration
Best TimeWarm-up or finish
Core
Hanging Leg Raise
Advanced abdominal movement for lower abs and hip flexors.
Target: Lower abs, hip flexors
Difficulty: Advanced
StepsHang from bar, brace torso, lift legs with control, pause, and lower without swinging.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 15 reps, 10 mins duration
Core
Russian Twist
Rotational core exercise for obliques and control.
Target: Obliques, core
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsLean back slightly, keep spine long, rotate side to side, and move with control rather than speed.
Plan3 sets, 20 total reps, 8 mins duration
Full Body
Deadlift
Heavy full body pull that builds total strength and posterior chain power.
Target: Back, glutes, hamstrings, traps, core
Difficulty: Advanced
StepsSet feet under bar, brace hard, push floor away, keep bar close, lock out by squeezing glutes, and lower with control.
Plan4 sets, 4 to 6 reps, 20 mins duration
Full Body
Push-Up
Bodyweight staple that improves upper body strength and core control.
Target: Chest, shoulders, triceps, core
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsSet hands under shoulders, keep body straight, lower chest toward floor, and press up without hips sagging.
Plan3 sets, 12 to 20 reps, 10 mins duration
Best TimeAny time or warm-up
Full Body
Burpees
High-intensity full body conditioning drill for fat loss and stamina.
Target: Full body
Difficulty: Advanced
StepsSquat down, place hands, jump back to plank, do a push-up if possible, jump feet in, and explode upward.
Plan3 sets, 10 to 15 reps, 10 mins duration
Full Body
Mountain Climbers
Fast-paced conditioning movement for core and cardio output.
Target: Core, shoulders, hip flexors
Difficulty: Beginner
StepsStart in plank, drive knees toward chest one by one, and keep hips steady while moving quickly.
Plan3 sets, 30 to 45 sec reps, 8 mins duration
Best TimeConditioning finisher