| Track | Weekly Structure | Equipment Needed | How to Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 3 days/week, 30 minutes, full-body bodyweight sessions | Chair/bench, mat, wall or counter, backpack optional | Weeks 1–3 learn form and complete minimum reps. Weeks 4–6 add reps or one round. Weeks 7–12 repeat with harder angles, slower eccentrics, or weighted backpack. |
| Intermediate | 4 days/week, 40 minutes, upper/lower dumbbell split | Pair of dumbbells, bench/chair, mat, resistance band optional | Work near top of rep range, then increase load 2.5–10 lb when all sets feel solid. Deload every 4th week if sore or stalled. |
| Advanced | 4–5 days/week, 45–60 minutes, strength + conditioning emphasis | Adjustable dumbbells, bench, pull-up option, timer | Use the intermediate split plus a fifth conditioning day, add tempo work, and track RPE and recovery weekly. |
| Week | Body Weight | Waist | Chest | Energy 1–10 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Warm-Up | Main Work | Sets / Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day A | March in place 1 min, hip circles x10/side, wall slides x10 | Chair squat, incline push-up, glute bridge, dead bug, calf raise | Weeks 1–3: 2 x 8–10 each Weeks 4–6: 3 x 10–12 each | 45–60 sec |
| Day B | Arm circles x20, ankle rocks x10/side, cat-cow x8 | Reverse lunge or split squat, countertop row or towel row, bird dog, side plank, bodyweight good morning | Weeks 1–3: 2 x 8/side Weeks 4–6: 3 x 10/side | 45–75 sec |
| Day C | Walk 2 min, thoracic rotations x8/side, squat hold 20 sec | Step-up or squat, wall push-up, hip hinge, mountain climber slow, front plank | Weeks 1–3: 2 rounds Weeks 4–6: 3 rounds Plank 20–40 sec | 45–60 sec |
| Exercise | Coaching note |
|---|---|
| Chair squat | Sit back to the chair lightly, stand by driving through the floor, keep chest tall. |
| Incline push-up | Use a wall, counter, or bench. The higher the hands, the easier the movement. |
| Countertop row | Grip a sturdy surface or towel setup and pull elbows back while keeping shoulders down. |
| Reverse lunge | Hold a chair for balance if needed; stay tall through the torso. |
| Front plank | Stop as soon as hips sag or low back takes over. |
| Week | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Learn positions, leave several reps in reserve, finish feeling successful. |
| 2 | Add 1–2 reps per set where form stays clean. |
| 3 | Reduce support slightly or slow the lowering phase to 3 seconds. |
| 4 | Add a third set for main lifts. |
| 5 | Work near the top of the rep range and tighten rest periods slightly. |
| 6 | Repeat the best week with cleaner form, deeper range, or light backpack resistance. |
| Day | Main Lifts | Accessory Work | Sets / Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper 1 | DB floor press, 1-arm row, shoulder press | Lateral raise, biceps curl, front plank | Weeks 1–3: 3 x 8–10 Weeks 4–6: 4 x 8–12 Plank 30–45 sec | 60–90 sec |
| Lower 1 | Goblet squat, DB Romanian deadlift, reverse lunge | Glute bridge, calf raise, dead bug | Weeks 1–3: 3 x 8–10 Weeks 4–6: 4 x 10–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Upper 2 | Incline push-up or floor press, supported row, Arnold press | Rear delt raise, hammer curl, side plank | Weeks 1–3: 3 x 10 Weeks 4–6: 4 x 8–12 Side plank 20–40 sec/side | 60–90 sec |
| Lower 2 | Split squat, DB deadlift, step-up | Hip thrust, farmer carry, mountain climber | Weeks 1–3: 3 x 8/side Weeks 4–6: 4 x 8–10/side Carry 30–45 sec | 60–90 sec |
| Method | How to apply it |
|---|---|
| Double progression | Stay with the same weight until all sets hit the top of the rep range, then increase load. |
| Tempo control | If weights are light, use a 3-second lowering phase and a 1-second pause at the hardest point. |
| Rep reserve | Finish most sets with 1–3 good reps still in the tank. Do not grind sloppy reps. |
| Deload option | If joints ache or motivation drops, cut sets in half for one week and rebuild. |
| Month | Weight | Chest | Waist | Hips | Arms | Thighs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | ||||||
| Month 2 | ||||||
| Month 3 |
| Exercise | Best Load / Reps | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | |||
| Goblet Squat | |||
| Romanian Deadlift | |||
| Plank Hold | |||
| 1-Arm Row | |||
| Walking Lunge |
| Photo | Date Taken | Notes on posture, confidence, or visible changes |
|---|---|---|
| Front photo | ||
| Side photo | ||
| Back photo |
| Exercise | Key form cues |
|---|---|
| Push-Up | Hands under shoulders, ribs down, body in one straight line, lower chest between hands, press the floor away. |
| Bodyweight Squat | Brace core, sit hips back and down, keep full foot planted, drive through mid-foot to stand. |
| Reverse Lunge | Step back long enough for front shin to stay stable, drop straight down, push through front heel. |
| Glute Bridge | Ribs down, tuck pelvis slightly, squeeze glutes at top without over-arching lower back. |
| Plank | Elbows under shoulders, squeeze glutes and quads, keep hips level, breathe behind the brace. |
| Dead Bug | Press low back lightly into floor, move opposite arm and leg slowly without losing position. |
| Hip Hinge | Soften knees, push hips back, keep spine long, feel hamstrings load before returning tall. |
| Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift | Hold weights close, hinge with flat back, stop when hamstrings stretch, stand by driving hips forward. |
| Goblet Squat | Hold dumbbell close to chest, elbows down, torso tall, knees track over toes. |
| 1-Arm Dumbbell Row | Support torso, pull elbow toward hip, pause at top, avoid twisting your chest open. |
| Shoulder Press | Stack ribs over hips, squeeze glutes, press overhead without flaring ribs, finish biceps by ears. |
| Floor Press | Elbows about 45 degrees, wrists stacked, pause upper arms lightly on floor, press straight up. |
| Split Squat | Stay tall, front foot planted, lower under control, keep most weight on front leg. |
| Step-Up | Use a stable surface, drive through working foot, stand fully, lower with control. |
| Mountain Climber | Hands under shoulders, brace hard, drive knees forward without bouncing hips high. |
| Bear Crawl Hold | Knees hover 1–2 inches off floor, back flat, breathe slowly while staying still. |
| Bird Dog | Reach long instead of high, keep hips square, pause fully extended, move slowly. |
| Calf Raise | Press through big toe and second toe, rise fully, pause, lower all the way down. |
| Lateral Raise | Soft elbows, lift to shoulder height, control the lowering, avoid shrugging. |
| Farmer Carry | Stand tall, shoulders down, walk slowly with controlled steps, don’t lean side to side. |