Program Description
As you probably know, Planet Fitness is known for only having machines and dumbbells. That’s all you really need to get in an efficient workout – especially if you’re still just beginning your fitness journey. The workout below is a 4 day upper/lower workout program that utilizes only machine, dumbbell, and bodyweight exercises.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedSep 07, 2025 07:49
- Last EditedSep 09, 2025 01:42
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Glutes
13.7%
Quadriceps
10.1%
Upper Back
9.4%
Hamstrings
8.9%
Triceps
7%
Front Delts
6.5%
Chest
5.7%
Lats
5.4%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Biceps
5%
Lower Back
4.7%
Abs
4.7%
Abductors
3.5%
Adductors
3.5%
Calves
3.1%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Forearms
0.5%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
10
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly
3
8-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Lat Pulldown
4
8-10 reps
-
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
-
8
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
9
Pallof Press
3
10 reps
-
10
High Plank Cable Knee To Chest
3
10 reps
-
11
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
12-15 reps
-
8
Calf Raise (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
-
2
Arnold Press
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
-
6
Face Pull
3
10-12 reps
-
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
8
Cable Crunch
3
10 reps
-
9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
10
Cable Oblique Crunch
3
10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Seated Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
7
Hyperextension
3
10 reps
-
8
Seated Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
9
Pull Through (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 2
1
Leg Press4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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3
Leg Extension3 Sets
12-15 Reps
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4
Leg Curl3 Sets
12-15 Reps
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5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
10 Reps
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6
Hip Adductor (Machine)3 Sets
10 Reps
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7
Hyperextension3 Sets
12-15 Reps
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8
Calf Raise (Machine)3 Sets
20 Reps
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9
Pull Through (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
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Day 3
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-8 Reps
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2
Arnold Press4 Sets
8-10 Reps
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3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
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5
Chest Fly (Machine)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
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6
Face Pull3 Sets
10-12 Reps
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7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
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8
Cable Crunch3 Sets
10 Reps
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9
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
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10
Cable Oblique Crunch3 Sets
10 Reps
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Day 4
1
Goblet Squat4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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3
Deadlift (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Seated Leg Curl3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
10 Reps
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6
Hip Adductor (Machine)3 Sets
10 Reps
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7
Hyperextension3 Sets
10 Reps
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8
Seated Calf Raise3 Sets
20 Reps
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9
Pull Through (Cable)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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Day 1
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-8 Reps
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2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-8 Reps
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3
Seated Row (Cable)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
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4
Single Arm Cable Chest Fly3 Sets
8-10 Reps
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5
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
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6
Lat Pulldown4 Sets
8-10 Reps
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7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
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8
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
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9
Cable Oblique Crunch3 Sets
10 Reps
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10
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
AMRAP
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