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πŸ’ͺ Push-Pull-Legs Gym Routine

My Workouts πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ

πŸ—“οΈ Weekly Schedule Options

Plan Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
3-Day Push Rest Pull Rest Legs Rest Rest
6-Day Push Pull Legs Push Pull Legs Rest
Rotation Push Pull Legs Rest Repeat Β  Β 

πŸ”₯ PUSH DAY β€” Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

πŸ•’ Estimated Time: 60–75 minutes

πŸ”„ Warm-up (5–10 min)

  • 🚴 Light cardio (bike or treadmill)
  • πŸ”„ Arm circles & shoulder rolls
  • πŸ‹οΈ Band pull-aparts

πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Main Workout

1. Barbell or Dumbbell Bench Press (πŸ”‘ Primary Compound) 4 sets Γ— 6–8 reps Alternative: Push-ups or Smith machine press

2. Overhead Press (Military Press) (πŸ”‘ Primary Compound) 4 sets Γ— 8–10 reps Alternative: Dumbbell shoulder press

3. Incline Dumbbell Press (πŸ› οΈ Assistance Compound) 3 sets Γ— 8–12 reps

4. Dips or Close-Grip Bench Press (πŸ› οΈ Assistance Compound) 3 sets Γ— 8–12 reps Alternative: Triceps push-ups

5. Lateral Raises (🎯 Isolation) 3 sets Γ— 12–15 reps

6. Triceps Pushdowns (🎯 Isolation) 3 sets Γ— 10–15 reps

7. Overhead Triceps Extension (🎯 Isolation – Long Head Focus) 3 sets Γ— 10–12 reps


🧲 PULL DAY β€” Back, Biceps, Rear Delts

πŸ•’ Estimated Time: 60–75 minutes

πŸ”„ Warm-up (5–10 min)

  • 🧍 Arm swings
  • 🚣 Light rowing
  • 🐱 Cat-cow stretch
  • πŸ‹οΈ Band pull-aparts

πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Main Workout

1. Deadlifts or Rack Pulls (πŸ”‘ Primary Compound) 4 sets Γ— 5–6 reps Alternative: Trap bar deadlifts

2. Pull-ups or Lat Pulldowns (πŸ”‘ Vertical Pull) 4 sets Γ— 6–10 reps Alternative: Assisted pull-ups or bands

3. Barbell or Dumbbell Rows (πŸ”‘ Horizontal Pull) 4 sets Γ— 8–10 reps

4. Cable Rows (πŸ› οΈ Assistance Horizontal Pull) 3 sets Γ— 10–12 reps

5. Face Pulls (🎯 Rear Delts & Upper Back) 3 sets Γ— 12–15 reps

6. Barbell or Dumbbell Curls (🎯 Biceps Mass Builder) 3 sets Γ— 10–12 reps

7. Hammer Curls (🎯 Brachialis & Forearm) 3 sets Γ— 10–15 reps


🦡 LEGS DAY β€” Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves

πŸ•’ Estimated Time: 70–80 minutes

πŸ”„ Warm-up (5–10 min)

  • 🦡 Leg swings (front, back, side)
  • πŸ§β€β™‚οΈ Bodyweight squats
  • 🚢 Walking lunges

πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Main Workout

1. Back or Front Squats (πŸ”‘ Primary Compound) 4 sets Γ— 6–8 reps Alternative: Goblet squat or Smith machine

2. Romanian Deadlifts (πŸ”‘ Posterior Chain Focus) 4 sets Γ— 8–10 reps

3. Bulgarian Split Squats (πŸ› οΈ Unilateral Glute/Quad) 3 sets Γ— 10–12 reps (each leg)

4. Leg Press (πŸ› οΈ Quad Builder) 3 sets Γ— 12–15 reps Alternative: Hack squat machine

5. Leg Curls (🎯 Hamstring Isolation) 3 sets Γ— 12–15 reps

6. Walking Lunges (πŸ› οΈ Functional Strength) 3 sets Γ— 12 steps (each leg)

7. Calf Raises (🎯 Isolation) 4 sets Γ— 15–20 reps Standing or seated

8. Core Finisher (Optional)

  • Plank β€” 3 Γ— 30–60s
  • Russian Twists β€” 3 Γ— 20 reps
  • Leg Raises β€” 3 Γ— 12–15 reps

🧠 Training Tips

πŸ“ˆ Progressive Overload

  • Aim to increase weight, reps, or sets weekly
  • Focus on form first, then load
  • Track your lifts (use an app or spreadsheet)

πŸ•’ Rest Between Sets

  • πŸ”© Compound lifts: 2–3 minutes
  • 🎯 Isolation lifts: 1–2 minutes
  • Modify based on fitness level

πŸ”§ Modifications

Situation Recommendation
πŸ†• Beginner 2–3 sets per exercise, use light weights
🎯 Advanced Add drop sets, supersets, tempo training
🧰 Equipment Limits Substitute bodyweight or resistance bands

πŸ’‘ Recovery Tips

  • ⏱️ 48 hours before reworking same muscle group
  • πŸ’€ Sleep: 7–9 hours
  • πŸ’§ Stay hydrated
  • πŸ₯— Prioritize protein and whole foods
  • 🧘 Rest when needed β€” listen to your body!

πŸ“† Progression Timeline

Weeks Focus
1–2 Learn form, build consistency
3–4 Start increasing weights
5+ Maintain overload & track gains

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