Workout A
- Back squat3 × 6–8
- Bench press3 × 6–8
- Lat pulldown3 × 8–12
- Romanian deadlift2 × 8–10
3 days / week · Beginner friendly
A compact plan that trains the main movement patterns several times each week without marathon sessions.
Open HardaA full-body routine can suit a lifter who wants to practise several movement patterns each week with a compact schedule. The listed sets are a starting template. Someone new to training may need fewer working sets or simpler exercise variations while learning the movements.
Alternate A and B on three non-consecutive days. For example: Monday A, Wednesday B, Friday A; the following week is B, A, B. This is an alternating sequence, not three identical workouts. Recovery days sit between sessions.
These are working-set targets, separate from warm-ups. Use a manageable load and keep some good repetitions in reserve rather than forcing every set to failure. Unilateral rep targets apply to each side.
Start with a general warm-up and lighter practice sets for the first demanding lift. As a starting point, allow around 2–3 minutes between demanding compound sets and 1–2 minutes for smaller accessories. Take longer when needed to keep technique and performance controlled.
Log the actual reps for every set. Within a suitable rep range, build controlled reps before considering the smallest practical load increase. Keep the equipment, range, and effort comparable; a heavier number with a different technique is a different record.
Use a goblet squat instead of a back squat when that is the more manageable setup. Choose a supported dumbbell row or suitable row machine for the row slot. Keep each chosen variation identifiable and avoid treating machine and free-weight loads as equivalent.
Build the routine in Harda, or bring an existing plan through workout import. During the session, record the load and reps you complete, with previous results nearby. Review several comparable sessions before changing the whole program.