24 reviews for Muscle Mommy Manual

The Muscle Mommy aesthetic is more than just a trend—it’s strong glutes, capped delts, confident posture, and the kind of presence you carry when you lift with intention. This program is built for women chasing that look: defined lower body, upper body shape, and a physique that makes you feel powerful inside and out.

You don’t need to train 6 days a week or live in the gym. You just need the right structure, enough intensity, and a focus on the muscles that matter most for this goal. That’s exactly what this program delivers.

How It Works

This is a 4-day/week plan built around smart, effective hypertrophy training. You’ll train hard, but not waste time. Every workout is about building muscle where it counts—glutes, quads, hamstrings, delts, and upper back—while keeping the volume manageable and the results noticeable.

We keep it in the proven hypertrophy zone (8–15 reps, moderate sets), with a mix of compound lifts, machine work, and accessory movements. Expect a solid mix of strength and sculpting. And yes, you’ll get stronger.

Weekly Split

  • Day 1 (Mon): Glute Quad Blast – Upper body, with glutes + quads focus

  • Day 2 (Tue): Sculpt & Pump – Lower body, with shoulders + arms focus

  • Day 3 (Thu): Booty Builder – Upper body, with glutes + hamstrings focus

  • Day 4 (Fri): Backside Baddie – Lower body, with back + shoulders focus

Workouts take around 45 minutes to an hour. Each one includes clear cues so you know exactly what to focus on—no fluff, no wasted reps.

Progression Plan

  • Weeks 1: Intro week to get comfortable with the exercises and figure out starting weights

  • Weeks 2–4: Add weight, reps, or tighten up form—progress matters

  • Week 5: Deload week to allow your body to recover and

  • Weeks 6–8: Push hard, especially on final sets—this is where change happens

Repeat the program as many times as you're able to make progress and enjoying the routine.

Who This Is For

  • You want a strong, lean, athletic look—not just weight loss

  • You’re serious about glute and shoulder gains

  • You want a clear plan that fits into your life

  • You’re ready to feel confident as hell walking into the gym

This isn’t a “booty band” routine or another cookie-cutter influencer split. It’s a real training plan for real results—with enough flex to make it your own.

Load it up, lock in, and let’s build.

3.92 / 5

Sarah B.

Woman, 23
10 days ago

8 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Good program, but the lack of ab exercises made it lose a star for me

Erika F

Woman, 38
14 days ago

7 weeks complete

5 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

A well-rounded program for upper and lower body, but nothing for abs.

Woman, 35
17 days ago

7 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Significant modifications

I added chest exercises which this program lacks and substituted some exercises with ones that better met my needs. Overall a good program, but just like anything else, tailor it to your specific goals.

Jaci G.

Woman, 31
25 days ago

7 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Liked the ability to search by muscle group and see the demonstration. I wish the modifications were baked in so if we didn’t have access to a piece of equipment we could know a good alternative.

Briana C.

Woman, 34
a month ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

Less than expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Good program! Honestly only swapped a new things around here and there since I have a bad knee. However, lots of PRs for me personally. Just needing more muscle growth! So far it’s going well.

Beverly A.

Woman, 39
a month ago

3 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Day 3 is intense! Maybe split split squats from hip thrusts and RDLs Split squats and hip thrusts are my big lifts so they’re hard to put on the same day

Rocio E.

Non-Binary, 31
a month ago

3 weeks complete

8 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

I love the back movements, this is a decent program for beginners.

Rachel A.

Woman, 32
2 months ago

3 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Good program, has a great split and exercises that are simple and easy to learn. Just have to be consistent. I am hitting a lot of personal bests, at least 3 a week. I haven't lost or gained weight, eating a high protein diet. I feel good in this program, I would recommend. Only thing I modified is the kickbacks because I dont want to do them.

Lara Božič

Woman, 31
2 months ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Great program for beginners who wants to start either gym trening. Straightforward easy to folow plan.

Erin G.

Woman, 27
2 months ago

2 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

My shoulders really started to blow up for the first time after this program and my legs feel so much sturdier, only thing I’m really changing is adding chest workouts in occasionally