r/Fitness Basic Beginner
Build strength with simple, proven compound movements
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Per session
- 45 min
- Sessions
- 2
- Exercises
- 6

About this routine
A straightforward 3-day per week full-body strength program for beginners, alternating between two workouts (A and B). Focuses on fundamental compound movements with a simple linear progression scheme. Perfect for those new to barbell training who want to build a solid strength foundation.
The sessions
01
Workout A
3 exercises · 45 min
- Barbell Squat3 × 5
- Barbell Bench Press3 × 5
- Bbarbell Bent Over Row3 × 5
02
Workout B
3 exercises · 45 min
- Barbell Squat3 × 5
- Barbell Overhead Press3 × 5
- Barbell Sumo Deadlift1 × 5