Who this plan suits
- You are new to structured resistance training.
- You can train on three non-consecutive days.
- You want to learn a small set of reliable movements.
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
Full Body A
Full Body B
Full Body A, then alternate
How to progress
Week one is calibration: finish each set knowing you could do about three more clean reps. Add one rep per set over time. When every set reaches the top of the range, add the smallest weight and build up again.
How to manage recovery
Rest about two minutes for larger exercises and one to two minutes for smaller ones. Mild soreness is normal; sharp pain is not. Ask a qualified professional to check movements that cause pain.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a beginner workout take?
About 45–60 minutes is enough for this plan, including warm-up sets and sensible rest periods.
When should I move to an advanced split?
Not on a calendar date. Move on when you train consistently, understand effort and need more weekly volume than three full-body sessions comfortably provide.
Do I need to train to failure?
No. Beginners can progress while leaving two or three clean reps in reserve, which usually makes technique and recovery easier to manage.
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.
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