Muscle-Building: Complete Workout plan for Massive legs, shredded abs, and everything else.

Phase Zero: Max Lift Testing - One Week

Phase One: Foundation & Volume - Four Weeks

Phase Two: Strength & Growth - Four Weeks

Phase Three: Hypertrophy - Weeks - Four Weeks

 

Phase Zero: Max Lift Testing

The testing phase is a crucial part of the program, designed to establish your one-rep max (1RM) for key exercises, which will serve as the foundation for calculating training loads in subsequent phases. This approach ensures that each workout is tailored to your current strength levels, optimizing growth and performance. Beyond the main lifts, the testing phase also introduces you to emphasized accessory work, including targeted exercises for abs and calves. These areas are vital for building a balanced, aesthetic physique and supporting overall strength. By the end of this phase, you’ll have a clear understanding of your capabilities and a solid base to drive massive muscle growth.

Phase Zero: Workout Outline

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  • Bench press

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Phase One: Building the Foundation for Massive Gains

When embarking on a muscle growth journey, laying a solid foundation is crucial. Phase One of this program is designed to establish strength, develop muscle endurance, and set the stage for the more intense phases to follow. Spanning four weeks, this phase balances progressive overload, recovery, and intensity adjustments to maximize results.

Phase One: Workout Outline

  • Standing Calf Raise (ea): 12. 10. 8. 6. 20.

    Barbell Front Squats: 4x8-10 (70-75% 1RM)

    Barbell Lunges: 3x10-12 per leg (10 squats)

    Leg Extensions: 3x15-20 (Slow tempo)

    Bulgarian Split Squats: 3x10

    Superset: 3 sets

    • Split Jumps: 10

    • Air Squats: 10 (1-1/4)

    • Bike Sprints: 30s sprint

    Notes:

    *20lb Weight Vest

  • Superset: 3 sets

    • Machine Cable Ab Curls: 10

    • Hanging knee raises: 10 (ea)

    • Leg raises: 20

    Weighted pull-ups: 3x15

    Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 4x15

    (10 reps 1-1/4 + 5 reps full)

    Single Arm Dumbbell Rows: 3x15

    (10 reps 1-1/4 + 5 reps full)

    Weighted push-ups: 3x25

    Superset: 3 sets

    • Cable machine rows: 10

    • Dumbbell Chest Press: 28 method

    • Cable flys: 10

  • Liss cardio: 30 mins

    Note:

    use preferred cardio equipment

  • Superset: 3 sets

    • Machine Cable Ab Curls: 10

    • Hanging knee raises: 10 (ea)

    • Leg raises: 20

    Superset: 5 sets

    • Straight bar curls: 15 reps

    • Straight bar pushdown: 20 reps

    • Band pushdown: 20 reps

    Superset: 5 sets

    • Incline DB curls: 15 reps

    (6 reps+ 5 twists + 4 reps)

    • Straight bar pushdown: 20 reps

    • Bench dips: 20 reps

    • Band pushdown: 20 reps

    Superset: 5 sets

    • Barbell curls: 28 method

    • Straight bar pushdown: 15 reps

    • Bench dips: 20 reps

    • Band pushdown: 20 reps

  • Standing Calf Raise (ea): 12. 10. 8. 6. 50.

    Lying Hamstring Curls: 5x10

    Single leg slide curls: 5x10

    Band hamstring curls: 5x20

    Lying Hamstring Curls: 3x28 method

    Banded Dumbbell swing: 3x15

    Single leg Romanian deadlift: 3x10

  • Superset: 3 sets

    • Machine Cable Ab Curls: 10

    • Hanging knee raises: 10 (ea)

    • Leg raises: 20

    Military barbell press: 12. 10. 8. 6.

    Superset: 3 sets

    • Rear delt cable fly: 15

    • Lying side laterals: 15

    • Face pulls: 15

    Superset: 4 sets

    • Arnold press: 15

    • Lateral raise: 12

    • Full frontal raise: 12

    • Single arm lateral raise: 10

Purpose

The primary goal of Phase One is to prepare your body for significant hypertrophy and strength gains. By focusing on proper form, controlled tempo, and strategic programming, this phase ensures your muscles, joints, and nervous system adapt to the workload effectively.

Key objectives:

1. Establish Strength: Core lifts like the Military Barbell Press and barbell squats form the backbone of this phase, building the strength needed for advanced movements later.

2. Muscle Endurance: Higher rep ranges (8-15) and consistent volume develop the stamina required for extended hypertrophy training.

3. Balanced Development: Exercises target all major muscle groups, with emphasis on shoulders, legs, and abs, ensuring a proportionate and complete physique.

4. Recovery and Intensity Management: Week 3 introduces a deload, reducing intensity to prevent burnout and promote recovery. Week 4 ramps up the challenge, setting the tone for the next phase.

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