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Startbodyweight Basic Routine

Progressive bodyweight variations provide a simple entry point to strength training. How to use: 1. Train 3x per week with rest days between 2. Do 3 sets of 4-8 reps for each exercise 3. When you can do 3x8 with good form, progress to harder variation 4. Rest 60-90 seconds between sets Progressions: - Push: Wall -> Incline -> Knee -> Full -> Diamond -> Archer - Pull: Let Me Ins -> Incline Rows -> Horizontal Rows -> Pull-ups - Squat: Assisted -> Bodyweight -> Close -> Bulgarian - Core: Knee Plank -> Plank -> Side Plank -> Hollow Hold Equipment: Just your body! Optional: sturdy table for rows, chair for dips Review the full schedule, then follow this plan in IronFlow.

Example built-in strength training plan in IronFlow
Startbodyweight Basic Routine
Days / week
3
Weeks
1
Level
Beginner
Focus
Calisthenics

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Plan profile: Level Beginner · Focus Calisthenics · Training days per week: 3. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

Who it is for

Training level: Beginner · Plan focus: Calisthenics · Training days per week: 3

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This plan may not match your schedule or training needs. Training days per week: 3 · Equipment: Bodyweight

Plan at a glance

Progressive bodyweight variations provide a simple entry point to strength training. How to use: 1. Train 3x per week with rest days between 2. Do 3 sets of 4-8 reps for each exercise 3. When you can do 3x8 with good form, progress to harder variation 4. Rest 60-90 seconds between sets Progressions: - Push: Wall -> Incline -> Knee -> Full -> Diamond -> Archer - Pull: Let Me Ins -> Incline Rows -> Horizontal Rows -> Pull-ups - Squat: Assisted -> Bodyweight -> Close -> Bulgarian - Core: Knee Plank -> Plank -> Side Plank -> Hollow Hold Equipment: Just your body! Optional: sturdy table for rows, chair for dips

Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
Bodyweight
Days / week
Training days each week: 3
Weeks
Planned weeks: 1
Sample week
Week 1

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Plan length

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1
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Day-by-day schedule

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Day 1

Full Body A

5 exercises
Push-up
3 x 4-8

Chest

Push progression - 3x4-8. Use easier variation if needed (incline, knee).

Bodyweight Row
3 x 4-8

Back

Pull progression - 3x4-8. Use table or low bar. Adjust angle for difficulty.

Bodyweight Squat
3 x 4-8

Legs

Squat progression - 3x4-8. Go as deep as mobility allows.

Glute Bridge
3 x 8-12

Glutes

Hinge progression - 3x8-12. Squeeze glutes at top.

Plank
3 x 20-30 sec

Core

Core hold - 3x20-30 sec. Progress to longer holds.

Day 2

Full Body B

5 exercises
Diamond Push-up
3 x 4-8

Chest

Tricep focus push - 3x4-8. Hands together under chest.

Pull-up
3 x 4-8

Back

Vertical pull - 3x4-8. Use negatives or band assist if needed.

Lunge
3 x 4-8

Legs

Single leg - 3x4-8 each leg. Alternate legs.

Single Leg Glute Bridge
3 x 6-10

Glutes

Single leg hinge - 3x6-10 each leg.

Side Plank
3 x 15-20 sec/side

Core

Oblique hold - 3x15-20 sec each side.

Day 3

Full Body C

5 exercises
Pike Push-up
3 x 4-8

Shoulders

Shoulder push - 3x4-8. Hips high, head toward floor.

Chin-up
3 x 4-8

Back

Supinated pull - 3x4-8. Palms facing you.

Bulgarian Split Squat
3 x 4-8

Legs

Single leg squat - 3x4-8 each leg. Rear foot elevated.

Nordic Curl
3 x 3-6

Hamstrings

Hamstring eccentric - 3x3-6. Lower slowly, use hands to push back up.

Hollow Body Hold
3 x 15-30 sec

Core

Anti-extension - 3x15-30 sec. Lower back pressed to floor.

How it progresses

Automatic rule

When it changes

as you master each movement · when all sets reach the top of the rep range

What changes

The source describes progression, but this plan leaves the decision to you.

After success or failure

Use the source guidance to decide whether to advance, hold, or repeat.

Deloads

No separate deload or taper is encoded in this plan.

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