Phase 01 · Foundation
Weeks 1–3
Build your base. Master the Push/Pull/Legs split, establish mind-muscle connection, and set the stage for everything that follows.
Training Split
Push / Pull / Legs
3 training days, 1 rest day — cycle repeats
Primary Goal
Foundation & Movement Mastery
Last 3–4 reps must be a complete struggle
Key Technique
Alternating A/B Workouts
Rotate between variant 1 and 2 for each muscle group each session
Cardio Protocol
Zone 2 — Fat Burning Zone
30 min
Duration
4× per week
Frequency
130–140 BPM
Target HR
After weight training
Timing
Coach's Note
Build the habit. Consistency over intensity at this stage.
Recommended: Incline treadmill (10–15% grade) or StairMaster. Keep it steady state — no sprints.
WORKOUT SESSIONS
Follow 3 days training, 1 day rest. Alternate workout 1 and 2 for each muscle group.
Legs 1
Lower Body
5
exercises
~19 total sets
Warmup required
Warm-Up
10 MIN leg warmup (dynamic stretching and 20-30 deep bodyweight squats)

1
Weighted Step Ups
4x15reps per leg

2
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlifts
4x12reps per leg

3
Weighted Bulgarian Split Squats
4x10per leg

4
Walking Lunges
3 sets15 steps per leg (make them weighted)

5
Wall Sits
4x1 minor to failure
To Failure
Legs 2
Lower Body
5
exercises
~17 total sets
Warmup required
Warm-Up
10 MIN leg warmup (dynamic stretching and 20-30 deep bodyweight squats)

1
Barbell Squats
4x8progress weight with every set
Superset

2
Barbell Bulgarian Split Squats
4x10

3
Dumbbell Sumo Squats
3x20superset with 20 bodyweight squat jumps
Superset

4
Lateral Lunges
3x20per side

5
Hollow Body Hold
3xto failure
To Failure
Pull 1
Back & Biceps
6
exercises
~24 total sets

1
Barbell Bent Over Rows
4x15

2
Dumbbell Pullovers
4x10

3
Dumbbell Curls
4x10per arm

4
Dumbbell Rear Delt Flys
4x15

5
Banded Pull Ups
3xto failure
To Failure

6
Leg Lifts
5x20
Pull 2
Back & Biceps
6
exercises
~19 total sets

1
Barbell Curls
3x15

2
Single Arm Dumbbell Rows
3x15per arm

3
Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows
3x10

4
Hammer Curls
4x10

5
Barbell Bent Over Rows (Negative Reps)
3x8

6
Plank
3x1 min
Push 1
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
6
exercises
~24 total sets

1
Dumbbell Lateral Raises
4x12

2
Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
4x10

3
Bench Dips
4x12

4
Chest Flys
4x10

5
Push Ups
3xto fail (on knees if needed)
To Failure

6
Sit Ups
5x20
Push 2
Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
6
exercises
~23 total sets

1
Barbell Bench Press
3x10

2
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4x12

3
Dumbbell Rear Delt Flys
4x15

4
Overhead Tricep Extensions
4x20

5
Plate Front Raises
3x15

6
Russian Twists
5x20per side