Gym workout plan for building muscle five days a week

MuscleNet Tip: This fitness plan is suitable for intermediate and above fitness enthusiasts.


Gym muscle building exercise plan


Monday: Triceps
Exercises: Groups*Reps


Flat bench press 4*12


Incline (Smith) Bench Press 4*12


Dumbbell bench press 4*12


Dumbbell fly 4*15


Neck arm flexion and extension 4*12


Gantry downward pressure 4*12






Tuesday Back, Abdomen
Exercises: Groups*Reps


Deadlift 4*8


Pull-ups 4*to failure (pull down in front of the neck with a pull-up device for those who can’t do pull-ups)


T-bar rowing 4*12


Barbell rowing 4*12


Dumbbell rowing 4*15


Crunch 4*15


Leg raise 4*15






Shoulders and abdomen on Wednesday
Exercises: Groups*Reps


Dumbbell shoulder press 4*12


Smith shoulder press 4*8


Dumbbell lateral raise 6*minimum weight to failure


Bent-over dumbbell fly 6* minimum weight to failure


Pull-down crunch 4*15


Plank support for more than 4*2 minutes








Friday Chest, Abdomen
Exercises: Groups*Reps


Flat bench press 6*12


Incline dumbbell bench press 4*12


Dumbbell bench press 4*12


Gantry clamp chest 4*12


Crunch 4*15


4*15 from both ends







Saturday Legs, Biceps
Exercises: Groups*Reps


Smith squat 6*8


Walk 3*20 meters


Back pedaling 4*12


Leg curl 4*10


Barbell curl 4*minimum weight to failure


Cable curl 4*15