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3-Day Full Body Workout

Three full-body sessions a week is the most time-efficient way to train. Every muscle gets stimulated three times — excellent frequency — and you only need three gym days. It's ideal for beginners, busy schedules, or anyone who'd rather train hard and go home.

3 days/weekBeginner+Full Body ×3

Day A

Squat focus
Exercise Sets Reps RIR
Back Squat 3 5–8 1–2
Barbell Bench Press 3 6–8 1–2
Barbell Row 3 6–8 1–2
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 2 12–15 0–1
Triceps Pushdown 2 10–12 0–1

Day B

Hinge focus
Exercise Sets Reps RIR
Deadlift 3 5 2–3
Seated Overhead Press 3 6–8 1–2
Lat Pulldown 3 8–10 1–2
Lying Leg Curl 2 10–12 0–1
Dumbbell Curl 2 10–12 0–1

Day C

Volume / pump
Exercise Sets Reps RIR
Front Squat (or Leg Press) 3 8–10 1–2
Incline Dumbbell Press 3 8–10 1–2
Seated Cable Row 3 10–12 1–2
Leg Extension 2 12–15 0–1
Face Pull 2 15–20 0–1

How to run it

  • Train three non-consecutive days, e.g. Mon/Wed/Fri.
  • Beginners: keep 2–3 reps in reserve and add a little weight each week — that progression is what drives growth.
  • Rotate A → B → C each session.

Evidence base: Schoenfeld et al. (2016) · Morton et al. (2018)

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