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Bodybuilding Program: 5 Days a Week Guide

Bodybuilding program 5-day detailed guide! Increase your muscle mass with daily exercises for chest, back, legs, arms and shoulders. Download as PDF and get started!


Bodybuilding Program 5 Days

This program aims to provide maximum development by working each muscle group on separate days. Training 5 days a week allows you to work muscle groups in detail and gives you recovery time. It is especially suitable for those who want advanced muscle development.


Training Days and Rest

  • Monday: Chest and Biceps

  • Tuesday: Back and Triceps

  • Wednesday: Legs and Core

  • Thursday: Shoulders and Cardio

  • Friday: Arms and Core

  • Rest Days: Saturday and Sunday

On rest days, light stretching, yoga, or low-intensity cardio is recommended.


Day 1: Chest and Biceps

Chest Movements:

  1. Bench Press:

    • 4 sets x 8-10 reps

  2. Incline Dumbbell Press:

    • 3 sets x 10-12 reps

  3. Cable Fly:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  4. Dumbbell Pullover:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  5. Push-Up:

    • 3 sets x max reps

Biceps Exercises:

  1. Barbell Curl:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  2. Concentration Curl:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps



Day 2: Back and Triceps

Back Exercises:

  1. Deadlifts:

    • 4 sets x 6-8 reps

  2. Lat Pulldowns:

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  3. Seated Row:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  4. Pull-Ups:

    • 3 sets x max reps

  5. T-Bar Row:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

Triceps Exercises:

  1. Triceps Pushdowns:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  2. Overhead Triceps Extension:

    • 3 sets x 10 reps



Day 3: Legs and Core

Leg Movements:

  1. Squats:

    • 4 sets x 12 reps

  2. Leg Press:

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  3. Lunges (Step-up Squats):

    • 3 sets x 10 reps (each leg)

  4. Romanian Deadlift (Half):

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  5. Calf Raise:

    • 4 sets x 15-20 reps

Abdominal Movements:

  1. Plank:

    • 3 sets x 45 seconds

  2. Hanging Leg Raise:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  3. Russian Twist:

    • 3 sets x 20 reps



Day 4: Shoulders and Cardio

Shoulder Movements:

  1. Dumbbell Shoulder Press:

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  2. Lateral Raise:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  3. Arnold Press:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  4. Face Pull:

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  5. Front Raise:

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

Cardio:

  • Treadmill or stationary bike for 20-30 minutes.



Day 5: Arms and Core

Arm Movements:

  1. Barbell Curl (Biceps):

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  2. Hammer Curl (Biceps):

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

  3. Close Grip Bench Press (Triceps):

    • 3 sets x 10 reps

  4. Dumbbell Kickback (Triceps):

    • 3 sets x 12 reps

Abdominal Movements:

  1. Bicycle Crunch:

    • 3 sets x 20 reps

  2. Mountain Climber:

    • 3 sets x 30 seconds

  3. Reverse Crunch:

    • 3 sets x 15 reps



Rest Days and Their Importance

Saturday and Sunday are reserved for rest. Rest promotes muscle recovery and growth. It also reduces the risk of injury.


Easy Applicability

The program is designed to be done in the gym, but can be modified with alternative movements and equipment for those who want to do it at home. Dumbbells, resistance bands and a pull-up bar make it easier.


Conclusion

The bodybuilding program 5-day plan provides maximum development by working your muscle groups in detail. You can gain strength and reach your goals by applying the program regularly. Take action now and start the change!

 
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