Program Description
12-WEEK LEAN MUSCLE SPECIALIZATION PROGRAM SUMMARY CLIENT PROFILE Current: 69.5kg, 176cm | Target: 75kg (5.5kg lean muscle gain) Type: Hardgainer, high metabolism, sedentary lifestyle Goals: Sculpted physique emphasizing arms, chest, calves, visible abs, 3D deltoids PROGRAM STRUCTURE Duration: 12 weeks (3 phases × 4 weeks) Frequency: 4 days/week, 75-80 minutes/session Split: Back/Biceps/Rear Delts → Legs/Calves/Core → Chest/Triceps/Side Delts → Shoulders/Arms/Core 3-PHASE PROGRESSION Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4) Focus: Form mastery, strength baseline Volume: 90-95 weekly sets, RPE 6-8 Priority volumes: Arms 10 sets, chest 10 sets, calves 12 sets, core 15 sets Phase 2: Intensification (Weeks 5-8) Focus: Volume increase, advanced techniques Volume: 120-130 weekly sets, RPE 7-9 Techniques: Drop sets, rest-pause, supersets Priority volumes: Arms 16 sets, chest 16 sets, calves 15 sets, core 18 sets Phase 3: Peak Specialization (Weeks 9-12) Focus: Maximum development, definition Volume: 160-180 weekly sets, RPE 8-9 Techniques: Cluster sets, mechanical drops, giant sets Priority volumes: Arms 39 sets, chest 20 sets, calves 22 sets, core 24 sets PRIORITY MUSCLE TARGETING ARMS (2x/week each): Biceps: 16 weekly sets (barbell curls, preacher curls, hammer curls) Triceps: 15 weekly sets (close-grip bench, skull crushers, dips) Forearms: 8 weekly sets (reverse curls, wrist curls, farmer's walks) 3D DELTOIDS (34 weekly sets): Front: 11 sets (overhead press, Arnold press) Side: 12 sets (lateral raises, upright rows) Rear: 11 sets (reverse flyes, face pulls) CHEST (20 weekly sets): Upper: 10 sets (incline variations) Middle: 6 sets (flat press, dips) Lower: 4 sets (decline movements) CALVES (3x/week, 22 sets): Gastrocnemius: 13 sets (standing raises) Soleus: 9 sets (seated raises) CORE (2x/week, 24 sets): All angles covered for visible abs SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES Hardgainer-optimized: Conservative start, progressive volume increase Strategic pairing: Synergistic muscle groups prevent fatigue High-frequency priority: 2-3x/week for stubborn areas Progressive overload: Systematic weight/rep increases every week SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS Nutrition: 2,900-3,100 calories, 150g protein daily Recovery: 8+ hours sleep, complete rest days Consistency: Max 1 missed workout/month Patience: Visible changes at 6-8 weeks
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalAthletics, Muscle & Sculpting, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedAug 12, 2025 08:34
- Last EditedAug 12, 2025 10:05