Who this plan suits

Before you start: use pain-free ranges of motion and loads you can control. If you have an injury, medical condition, are pregnant or are returning after a long break, get individual guidance from an appropriately qualified professional.

Your weekly plan

Monday

Full Body A

5 movements
Goblet or tempo squat3 × 8–15
Floor press or push-up3 × 8–15
One-arm row or band row3 × 8–15
Glute bridge3 × 10–20
Calf raise3 × 12–20
Wednesday

Full Body B

5 movements
Reverse lunge3 × 8–12 / side
Dumbbell overhead press3 × 8–12
Dumbbell pullover or band pulldown3 × 8–15
Romanian deadlift3 × 8–15
Rear-delt raise2 × 12–20
Friday

Full Body C

5 movements
Split squat3 × 8–12 / side
Incline push-up or press3 × 8–15
One-arm row3 × 8–15
Single-leg glute bridge3 × 10–15 / side
Core choice3 rounds

How to progress

Add controlled reps until you reach the top of the range. With limited load, use slower lowering, pauses or one-sided versions before adding excessive sets.

How to manage recovery

Leave at least one day between strength sessions. Adjust the session based on your individual symptoms and energy rather than following a universal cycle-based rule.

Frequently asked questions

Can home workouts build muscle?

Yes, when the exercise is challenging enough, technique is repeatable and difficulty progresses over time.

What equipment should I buy first?

Adjustable dumbbells and a long resistance band cover many movements without taking much space.

Can I use bodyweight only?

Yes. Use harder leverage, single-leg variations, pauses and controlled tempo to keep sets challenging.

The plan should learn from the result

Turn this starting point into an adaptive plan.

Adapt Fitness records what you actually complete, highlights undertrained muscles, and adjusts the next workout around your progress, equipment and recovery.

See Adapt Fitness ↗