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Programs · Beginner

Beginner workout programs.

Simple, proven programs to learn the lifts and add weight fast in your first months of training.

4 days

Upper / Lower Split

A balanced four-day split that trains the whole upper body and lower body twice a week each — the best blend of frequency, volume and recovery for most people.

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3 days

Full-Body Workout

Train every major muscle each session, three days a week. The most efficient and proven structure for beginners — high frequency on the lifts that matter.

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3 days

StrongLifts 5x5

Five sets of five on a handful of compound barbell lifts, three days a week. The classic beginner strength program — simple, brutal and it works.

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3 days

Starting Strength

Mark Rippetoe's minimalist barbell program built on the squat, press, deadlift and bench. Three lifts a session, three sessions a week, linear gains.

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3 days

GZCLP

Cody Lefever's GZCL method as a linear-progression beginner program: tiered intensity (T1 heavy, T2 volume, T3 accessory) so you progress strength and size together.

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3 days

GreySkull LP

A beginner linear program with a final AMRAP set on the main lifts, so you bank extra reps and progress faster while learning to push close to failure.

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4 days

Calisthenics Workout Plan

Build serious strength with nothing but your bodyweight — progressions toward pull-ups, dips, pistol squats and eventually skills like the muscle-up.

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3 days

Bodyweight Workout Plan

A simple full-body routine using zero equipment — perfect for travel, home or getting started. Three sessions a week, every muscle covered.

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4 days

Dumbbell Only Workout

A complete physique program using nothing but a pair of dumbbells — ideal for a home setup. Every push, pull, squat and hinge covered.

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4 days

Home Workout Plan

Get strong at home with minimal equipment — bands, dumbbells and bodyweight. A flexible four-day plan you can run in a spare room or garage.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What is the best beginner workout program?

Popular beginner programs include Upper / Lower Split, Full-Body Workout, StrongLifts 5x5. The best one depends on your experience and how many days a week you can train — each program page explains who it suits.

Can I run these beginner programs free?

Yes. Every program runs free in Nishaana — it loads the weekly schedule, pre-fills your sets and auto-progresses your weights as you hit your targets.

Pick one and start.

Run any program free in your browser — the app handles the progression.

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