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3-Day Beginner Muscle Builder

3-Day Beginner Muscle Builder

New to the gym? This simple 3‑day split trains every major muscle group and helps you start building size and strength the right way.

Beginner
Build Muscle
3 days/week
Gym
For Everyone
10 Weeks

Description

If you're just getting started in the gym and want to build muscle, this program is a great place to begin. The structure is simple, effective, and designed to help you learn the fundamentals while steadily adding size and strength.
You’ll train three days per week, giving your body plenty of time to recover between sessions. Each workout includes around 3–5 exercises that focus on the major muscle groups. Over the course of the week, every key muscle group gets trained at least once, which is perfect for beginners who need consistent practice with the basics.

Important Notice

- Always warm up for at least 10 minutes before starting your workout. - When performing incline chest exercises, set the bench to about a 30-degree angle. - Start with lighter weights and focus on learning the correct movement and technique.

Workout Plan

Chest & Triceps

1
Dumbbell Bench Press - frame 1
Dumbbell Bench Press - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
210-
310-
410-
2
Barbell Incline Bench Press - frame 1
Barbell Incline Bench Press - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
110-
210-
3
Lever Triceps Dip (Plate-Loaded) - frame 1
Lever Triceps Dip (Plate-Loaded) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
4
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension - frame 1
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
110-
210-
310-

Back & Biceps

1
Wide-Grip Rear Pull-Up - frame 1
Wide-Grip Rear Pull-Up - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
110-
210-
310-
410-
Notes:

If you can’t do pull-ups, do lat pulldown instead.

2
Lever Seated Row (Version 2) - frame 1
Lever Seated Row (Version 2) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
3
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row - frame 1
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
110-
210-
310-
4
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Curl - frame 1
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Curl - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
110-
28-
38-
Notes:

You can also use a preacher curl bar.