๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Beginner-Friendly Program

3 Day Full Body
Planet Fitness Workout

A complete 8-week muscle-building program designed for equipment commonly found at Planet Fitness. Three days per week โ€” efficient, effective, and beginner-approved.

3
Days / Week
8
Weeks
45-70
Min / Session
22
Exercises
๐Ÿ“… Weekly Schedule

Train every other day with rest days in between for optimal recovery

Mon
Day 1
Tue
Rest
Wed
Day 2
Thu
Rest
Fri
Day 3
Sat
Rest
Sun
Rest
๐Ÿ’ช The Workouts

Click a day to explore all exercises. Each session targets your entire body.

Legs
Back
Chest
Shoulders
Arms
Calves
1
Goblet Squat
Quads, Glutes, Core
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
2
Lying Leg Curl
Hamstrings
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
3
Standing Calf Raise
Calves
2
Sets
15-20
Reps
4
Dumbbell Row
Lats, Rhomboids, Biceps
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
5
Lat Pull Down
Lats, Rear Delts
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
6
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Upper Chest, Front Delts, Triceps
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
7
Lateral Raise
Lateral Deltoids
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
1
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
2
Leg Extension
Quads
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
3
Assisted Pull Up Machine
Lats, Biceps, Core
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
4
Seated Cable Row
Mid Back, Rhomboids
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
5
Seated Dumbbell Press
Shoulders, Triceps
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
6
Dumbbell Bench Press
Chest, Triceps
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
7
Skullcrusher
Triceps
3
Sets
8-12
Reps
8
Dumbbell Curl
Biceps
3
Sets
8-12
Reps
1
Leg Press
Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
2
Walking Lunge
Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
3
Sets
10-15ea
Reps
3
Standing Calf Raise
Calves
2
Sets
15-20
Reps
4
Smith Machine Row
Lats, Rhomboids, Traps
4
Sets
8-12
Reps
5
Cable Face Pull
Rear Delts, Upper Back
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
6
Push Up
Chest, Triceps, Core
3
Sets
10-15
Reps
7
Close Grip Push Up
Triceps, Inner Chest
3
Sets
8-12
Reps
8
Cable Curl
Biceps
3
Sets
8-12
Reps
๐Ÿ“Š Volume Breakdown

See how sets are distributed across muscle groups each week

๐Ÿ“ˆ Sets Per Day

๐ŸŽฏ Equipment Used

โœ… 8-Week Progress Tracker

Click on each workout to mark it complete. Stay consistent!

๐Ÿง  Tips for Success

Follow these guidelines to maximize your results over 8 weeks

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Progressive Overload

Try to add a small amount of weight or an extra rep each week. This is the #1 driver of muscle growth.

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Rest Days Matter

Your muscles grow during rest, not during training. Take those off-days seriously โ€” sleep 7-9 hours per night.

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Eat Enough Protein

Aim for 0.7-1g of protein per pound of body weight daily to support muscle repair and growth.

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Rest Between Sets

Take 60-90 seconds rest for isolation movements and 2-3 minutes for compound lifts like squats and rows.

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Mind-Muscle Connection

Focus on feeling the target muscle work during each rep. Quality reps beat ego lifting every time.

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Stay Hydrated

Drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily. Dehydration kills performance.