✅ Strength & Muscle Building

Day 1: Lower Body Strength & Muscle Building

1. Warm-up (5-10 minutes)

  • Dynamic Leg Swings (Front to Back) (1 minute per leg)
    • Swing each leg front to back to activate the hip flexors and hamstrings.
  • Lunges (1 minute)
    • Step forward into a lunge and alternate legs, warming up the legs and hips.
  • Hip Circles (1 minute per side)
    • Perform circular motions with each leg to increase hip mobility.

2. Lower Body Strength Routine

  • Barbell Back Squats (4 sets of 6-8 reps)
    • Focus on depth, ensuring your thighs are parallel to the floor or lower. This is one of the best exercises for overall leg and glute strength.
  • Deadlifts (4 sets of 5-7 reps)
    • Engage the glutes and hamstrings as you lift the barbell, keeping a straight back and proper form.
  • Walking Lunges with Dumbbells (3 sets of 12 reps per leg)
    • Perform lunges while holding dumbbells by your sides for added resistance, engaging the glutes and quads.
  • Bulgarian Split Squats (3 sets of 8-10 reps per leg)
    • Place one foot behind you on a bench or elevated surface and squat down, targeting the quads and glutes.
  • Leg Press Machine (3 sets of 10 reps)
    • Push the weight with your legs, focusing on full extension and control to target the quads, hamstrings, and glutes.

3. Cool Down & Stretch (5-10 minutes)

  • Seated Hamstring Stretch (1-2 minutes per leg)
    • Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent, reaching for your toes to stretch the hamstrings.
  • Lunging Hip Flexor Stretch (1 minute per side)
    • Step forward into a lunge and press your hips forward to stretch the hip flexors and quads.
  • Child’s Pose (2 minutes)
    • A restorative stretch that relaxes the hips, glutes, and lower back.

Day 2: Upper Body Strength & Muscle Building

1. Warm-up (5-10 minutes)

  • Arm Circles (1 minute each direction)
    • Perform arm circles to activate the shoulders.
  • Push-ups (1 minute)
    • Start with a basic push-up to engage the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

2. Upper Body Strength Routine

  • Barbell Bench Press (4 sets of 6-8 reps)
    • Keep the barbell controlled, lowering it slowly and pressing up with power to build chest strength and muscle mass.
  • Pull-ups or Lat Pulldowns (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
    • Engage the lats and biceps with each pull-up. If you’re doing lat pulldowns, aim for a wide grip.
  • Overhead Barbell Press (4 sets of 6-8 reps)
    • Press the barbell overhead, keeping your core engaged to work the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest.
  • Dumbbell Rows (3 sets of 8-10 reps per arm)
    • Focus on pulling with your back muscles, especially the lats and traps, to strengthen your upper back.
  • Bicep Curls with Dumbbells (3 sets of 10-12 reps)
    • Perform curls to isolate the biceps, using a controlled motion for maximum muscle engagement.

3. Cool Down & Stretch (5-10 minutes)

  • Chest Stretch (1-2 minutes)
    • Stretch the chest by placing your hands behind you and opening up the chest.
  • Shoulder Stretch (1 minute per side)
    • Reach one arm across your body and gently pull it toward your chest.
  • Triceps Stretch (1 minute per side)
    • Stretch the triceps by reaching one arm overhead and gently pressing on the bent elbow.

Day 3: Full Body Strength & Muscle Building

1. Warm-up (5-10 minutes)

  • Jumping Jacks (1 minute)
    • Get your heart rate up and activate the full body.
  • Bodyweight Squats (1 minute)
    • Focus on squat form and engage the legs and glutes.

2. Full Body Strength Routine

  • Deadlifts (4 sets of 5-7 reps)
    • Focus on engaging the posterior chain (back, glutes, hamstrings) to build overall strength.
  • Squat to Press (Thrusters) (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
    • Hold a barbell or dumbbells at shoulder height, perform a squat, and then press the weight overhead as you rise. This is excellent for full-body strength.
  • Renegade Rows (3 sets of 8-10 reps per side)
    • In a plank position with dumbbells, row one dumbbell at a time while keeping your core tight.
  • Chest Press with Dumbbells (3 sets of 8-10 reps)
    • Lie on a bench or the floor, pressing dumbbells upwards to work the chest and triceps.
  • Leg Extensions (3 sets of 12-15 reps)
    • Use the leg extension machine to isolate and build the quads.

3. Cool Down & Stretch (5-10 minutes)

  • Quad Stretch (1 minute per side)
    • Hold your ankle behind you and gently stretch the quads by pressing the hips forward.
  • Cat-Cow Stretch (1-2 minutes)
    • Perform this stretch to mobilize the spine and relieve any tension in the back.
  • Lower Back Stretch (1-2 minutes)
    • Lie on your back and gently twist to each side to release any tightness in the lower back.

Day 4: Recovery & Mobility

Focus on Rest, Recovery, and Stretching

  • Foam Rolling (5-10 minutes)
    • Use a foam roller to target tight muscles, especially in the quads, hamstrings, calves, and back.
  • Yoga or Stretching (20-30 minutes)
    • Focus on yoga poses that increase flexibility and promote muscle recovery, such as Downward Dog, Pigeon Pose, and Child’s Pose.

Tips for Strength & Muscle Building:

  • Progressive Overload: Gradually increase the weight or reps as your strength improves to continue making gains.
  • Rest and Recovery: Aim for at least one rest day between workouts for each muscle group to promote muscle growth and recovery.
  • Proper Nutrition: Ensure you are consuming enough protein (aim for around 1.2–2 grams per kg of body weight) to fuel muscle recovery and growth.
  • Stay Consistent: Commit to your workout routine for at least 8-12 weeks to see noticeable strength and muscle-building results.