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 17, 2025 02:47
- Last EditedDec 17, 2025 03:02
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Abs
18.1%
Glutes
14.5%
Hamstrings
10.8%
Middle Delts
9.6%
Triceps
9.6%
Lower Back
8.4%
Front Delts
7.2%
Rear Delts
7.2%
Quadriceps
7.2%
Upper Back
4.8%
Abductors
2.4%
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)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 2
No exercises added to this day
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 4
No exercises added to this day
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
3
-
5
Rear Delt Row
2
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
2
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
-
8
Leg Press
2
-
9
Leg Curl
1
-
10
Leg Extension
1
-
11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
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)3 Sets
-
2
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
-
3
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
-
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)3 Sets
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5
Rear Delt Row2 Sets
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6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
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7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
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8
Leg Press2 Sets
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9
Leg Curl1 Set
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10
Leg Extension1 Set
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11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)3 Sets
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Day 3
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
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2
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
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3
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
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4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)3 Sets
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5
Rear Delt Row2 Sets
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6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
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8
Leg Press2 Sets
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9
Leg Curl1 Set
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10
Leg Extension1 Set
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11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)3 Sets
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Day 5
1
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
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2
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
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3
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
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4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)3 Sets
-
5
Rear Delt Row2 Sets
-
6
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
-
7
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
-
8
Leg Press2 Sets
-
9
Leg Curl1 Set
-
10
Leg Extension1 Set
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11
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)3 Sets
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