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Start with manageable progression
Beginner strength plans work best when the rules are obvious and the progression model is easy to follow week after week.
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Beginner strength plans
Compare weekly schedules and progression rules to find a starting plan that fits your experience.
[Focus]
Strength
[Level]
Beginner
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Choose a plan with clear rules
Review each plan's schedule and progression before you start.
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Choose a plan you can follow
Look for clear instructions, manageable workload, and a schedule that fits your week.
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Beginner strength programs in the IronFlow library
These plans are filtered from the live program catalog and link directly into the full program preview pages.
9 programs
StrengthBeginner
Fierce 5
A balanced beginner full-body A/B split with fast linear progression and simple exercise selection.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
Greyskull LP
A beginner linear progression using AMRAP top sets to drive strength and autoregulated progress.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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StrengthBeginnerSupports progression engine
GZCLP
A tiered T1/T2/T3 linear progression that keeps heavy barbell work and accessories in the same system.
4 Days / week1 week
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StrengthBeginner
5/3/1 for Beginners
A simple 3-day 5/3/1 entry point that keeps full-body frequency and manageable progression.
3 Days / week4 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
Full Body - 3 Day
A straightforward 3-day barbell plan for lifters who want a clean full-body weekly structure.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
Ivysaur 4-4-8
A three-day beginner powerbuilding plan alternating four- and eight-rep work across the week.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
r/Fitness Basic Beginner
A free introductory 3-day barbell routine from the r/Fitness wiki for learning the fundamental lifts.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
Starting Strength Novice LP
The classic novice linear progression alternating A/B workouts with simple barbell lifts.
3 Days / week4 weeks
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StrengthBeginner
StrongLifts 5x5
A free 3-day novice barbell progression with alternating A/B sessions and simple load increases.
3 Days / week2 weeks
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