Program Description
**Optimal Maxxing** is a comprehensive 12-week strength training program designed to maximize your lifting potential. With a commitment of 6 days per week, you'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting major muscle groups, including glutes, core, arms, and legs. Each workout features detailed guidance on sets, reps, and intensity, ensuring you progressively overload your muscles for optimal growth. Get ready to push your limits and achieve your fitness goals with this structured and effective plan!
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout10 minutes
- CreatedDec 21, 2025 07:01
- Last EditedDec 21, 2025 07:08
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Abs
17.4%
Glutes
14.5%
Triceps
11.6%
Quadriceps
11.6%
Hamstrings
8.7%
Abductors
8.7%
Rear Delts
8.7%
Middle Delts
5.8%
Front Delts
5.8%
Upper Back
4.3%
Lower Back
2.9%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 2
No exercises added to this day
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 4
No exercises added to this day
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)
2
8 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
3
8 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
6
Leg Press
2
8 reps
-
7
Leg Extension
2
8 reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
12 reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 2
No exercises added to this day
Day 4
No exercises added to this day
Day 1
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
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4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)3 Sets
8 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
6
Leg Press2 Sets
8 Reps
-
7
Leg Extension2 Sets
8 Reps
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8
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
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9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
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Day 3
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)3 Sets
8 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
6
Leg Press2 Sets
8 Reps
-
7
Leg Extension2 Sets
8 Reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
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Day 5
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Hip Abductor (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Shoulder Press (Machine)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)3 Sets
8 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
6
Leg Press2 Sets
8 Reps
-
7
Leg Extension2 Sets
8 Reps
-
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
-
9
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
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