Muscle Building Workouts

Our workouts database has hundreds of free workout plans designed for building muscle. The workouts are created by fitness experts and come with a free downloadable PDF you can reference when training. Use the filters below to find the best workout for your goal, training experience and equipment access.

All Muscle Building Workouts

5 Day Dumbbell Only Workout
This 5 day dumbbell only workout program only requires dumbbells and is perfect for those looking to build lean muscle mass at home or on the go!
7.7M Reads 1.5K Comments
Dumbbell Only Workout: 3 Day Full Body Dumbbell Workout
This workout program only requires dumbbells, has just the right amount of volume to promote muscle growth, and is perfect to do at home or on the go.
7M Reads 1.5K Comments
10 Week Mass Building Program For Hardgainers
This workout is designed to increase your muscle mass as much as possible in 10 weeks. Works each muscle group hard once per week using mostly heavy compound exercises.
21.2M Reads 4.3K Comments
4 Day Maximum Mass Workout
A mass building routine that features a great combination of effective compound and isolation movements along with intense, high impact five minute burn sets.
7.5M Reads 971 Comments
Muscle & Strength Full Body Workout Routine
This M&S mass building routine is perfect for lifters who want to give full body workouts a try. All major muscle groups are trained, and the program includes a 20 rep set of squats.
4.2M Reads 411 Comments
Power Hypertrophy Upper Lower (P.H.U.L.) Workout
Build both size and strength in this 4 day split based around basic compound movements. Get the best of both worlds with bodybuilding and powerlifting.
9.5M Reads 2.2K Comments
Dumbbell Only Workout: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine
This dumbbell only upper/lower workout program only requires dumbbells and is perfect for those looking to build lean muscle mass at home or on the go!
2.8M Reads 886 Comments
M-F Workout Routine: 5 Day Body Part Split Workout
Build muscle and lose fat with this Monday-Friday workout routine. Crush the gym throughout the work week & enjoy your weekends off with this workout split.
2.4M Reads 243 Comments
Frontal shot of a muscular man wearing a black tank top doing chest workout on cable machine
This 4-day program will help intermediate and advanced trainees gain size and strength. Rest-pause set, drop sets, and negatives will kick your muscle gains into high gear!
1.9M Reads 551 Comments
The Total Package: A Full Body Strength & Hypertrophy Workout
Can't seem to train for hypertrophy without sacrificing strength or vice versa? Check out this 3 day full body workout that helps you train for both!
2.4M Reads 1.1K Comments
Upper/Lower 4 Day Bodybuilding Workout
Reach your muscle building goals with this balanced 4 day training split that mixes heavy compound exercises, machines, cables and incorporates 3 second negatives.
4.3M Reads 522 Comments
Dumbbell Only Workout: 6 Day Dumbbell Workout Split
This 6 day dumbbell only workout program only requires dumbbells and is perfect for those looking to build lean muscle mass at home or on the go!
2.6M Reads 615 Comments
Muscular man wearing a black tank top doing shoulder presses in the gym
Build total body strength with this 5-day strength-building program! You’re going to train five days a week and should be in and out of the gym in less than an hour.
298.9K Reads 51 Comments
Muscular man wearing a black tank top doing cable tricep push downs.
This 4 day workout will help you stretch sleeves, build mass, and bump up that number on the scale. You'll also learn about proper nutrition for your mass building goals.
27.2K Reads 2 Comments
Build Muscle At Home With Only Dumbbells
A dumbbell only workout for home or the gym that will pack on muscle mass. This routine was designed by Frankoman from team Muscle & Strength.
4M Reads 1.4K Comments
The Best Upper Body Workout Routine
Learn all about the most important exercises to incorporate into an upper body workout routine (Plus we provide 3 full workouts that put it all together)!
495.8K Reads 8 Comments
5 Day Muscle & Strength Building Workout Split
Build muscle and strength with this workout program that combines two strength based weekly workouts with three hypertrophy size building weekly workouts.
1.2M Reads 130 Comments
Muscular bodybuilder in stringer shirt doing heavy barbell rows
The most common goal in the gym is to build lean muscle. Give this 6 week workout program to build lean muscle a try and absolutely crush that goal!
2.2M Reads 331 Comments
Planet Fitness Workout: 3 Day Full Body Machines & Dumbbells Only
In this edition of a series of Planet Fitness appropriate workouts, we provide a 3 day full body workout one could do with the equipment at Planet Fitness.
1.1M Reads 166 Comments
3 Day Muscle Building Workout For Beginners
New to weight training? This workout is for you. Designed to hit each muscle group with the big compound exercises once per week. Each workout day has 3-5 exercises.
3.4M Reads 1.4K Comments
Muscular man doing barbell chest presses
Looking to add muscle mass? Using only dumbbells and barbells, this workout hits each muscle group hard once a week over a 5 day schedule.
2.5M Reads 743 Comments
intense muscular man and woman doing barbell presses
This building workout is designed to maximize progression and muscle gains by hitting each muscle group with power sets, muscle sets and burn sets.
6.5M Reads 3.3K Comments
Lean woman doing a dumbbell row in the gym.
Transform yourself in as little as 45 minutes! This 8-week full body workout routine is designed for women who want to tone their bodies while growing their glutes.
35K Reads 2 Comments
Machine Only Workout: A 3 Day Workout Split
So many commercial gyms out there are only investing in machine equipment. If you go to one of these gyms, this might be the perfect workout for you!
718.5K Reads 72 Comments
Body Metamorphosis: 12 Week Transformation Workout to Help You Build Muscle
If you're looking to completely transform your physique, we've got the perfect workout for you! This program combines 3 types of training for max results!
851.9K Reads 156 Comments
muscular man doing barbell bicep curl
Limited on time? This 3 day training split combines rest-pause sets with progressive resistance to help you build solid muscle in a short amount of time. Get ready to intensify your lifts!
1.1M Reads 163 Comments
The Ultimate Bro Split: 12 Weeks to MASS
Recapture your motivation by utilizing one of the most basic workout styles most of us grew up using - The Bro Split. Check out The Ultimate Bro Split.
372.6K Reads 45 Comments
Dumbbell Only Home Or Gym Full Body Workout
Short on equipment? No worries! This dumbbell only workout can be used at home or in the gym for building muscle mass. You can also use this as a muscle shock workout to mix things up.
7M Reads 2.1K Comments
Michael B. Jordan Inspired Workout: Train Like Black Panther's Killmonger
Work out like Black Panther's Killmonger & Creed's Adonis Creed with the Michael B. Jordan inspired workout program. Read on to learn more about the program!
1.8M Reads 223 Comments
4 Day Muscle Building Workout: PPL Split w/ V Taper Intensifier
Build lean muscle mass with this 4 day weekly workout routine. The workout is a unique split that combines a push, pull, legs workout with a V-taper day.
309.5K Reads 73 Comments
6 Day Push/Pull/Legs Planet Fitness Workout
In this edition of a series of Planet Fitness appropriate workouts, we provide a Push/Pull/Legs workout one could do with the equipment at Planet Fitness.
427.3K Reads 66 Comments
Shaun's 3 Day Muscle Building Split Workout
Shaun's 3 day split workout is a solid routine for those who are looking to pack on some pounds! It features a chest & biceps day as well as a legs & shoulders day.
2.2M Reads 1.3K Comments
Advanced Bodybuilder Workout
Advanced bodybuilder workout suited to advanced lifters with at least one year of lifting experience. Step up your training and re-ignite big gains!
1.1M Reads 252 Comments
10 Week Upper/Lower Workout Program for Women
Build muscle with this upper/lower workout for women. It combines lower rep ranges with higher rep ranges on both upper & lower days to maximize your results!
576.7K Reads 126 Comments
5 Day Body Part Split Planet Fitness Workout
In this edition of a series of Planet Fitness appropriate workouts, we provide a 5 day body part workout one could do with the equipment at Planet Fitness.
463.7K Reads 51 Comments
4 Day Advanced Upper/Lower Workout Program to Build Mass
This advanced upper/lower workout is geared to those looking to put on muscle mass. Up the training volume and training frequency to build mass for spring!
523.7K Reads 115 Comments
4 Day Upper/Lower Planet Fitness Workout (Machine & Dumbbell Only)
In this edition of a series of Planet Fitness appropriate workouts, we provide a upper/lower workout one could do with the equipment at Planet Fitness.
434.1K Reads 68 Comments
Muscular man doing front squat in the gym
Shock your muscle into growth by rotating this workout with your current routine. This workout hits each major muscle group twice per week.
1.2M Reads 387 Comments
Beginner Full-Body Workout
This full body workout by TitanCT from Muscle & Strength is perfect for absolute beginners who need to develop good exercise form.
1.2M Reads 401 Comments
Man decline bodyweight pushup workout
No equipment or gym? No problem. Build muscle at home with this classic bodyweight training system. This is a flexible training system that focuses on the use of exercise complexes.
984.5K Reads 41 Comments
Fit female doing glute workout outside
This full-body plan will help maximize your glute gains and get you in great shape. Two accessory workouts are also included that will fire up your glute growth!
265K Reads 43 Comments
Old School Bodybuilder Flexing Muscles in the Gym
Can you handle training like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sergio Oliva or Lou Ferrigno? These legends set a new standard for muscle mass and training frequency.
651.4K Reads 98 Comments
5 Day Push, Pull, Legs Workout Program Cycle
Ditch the set 7 day weekly split and start cycling your workouts during the week with this workout. You'll train each muscle more frequently & gain more mass.
452.9K Reads 22 Comments
The Next Step: 6 Week Intermediate Mass Building Workout
Have you finished all 3 phases of the "Start from Scratch Beginners Program"? Well this intermediate mass building workout is the next logical step!
375.7K Reads 23 Comments
3 Day Workout Routine and Diet for Beginners
Just starting out in the gym and need a solid workout routine with some dieting advice? Look no further! This 3 day weekly routine is perfect for beginners!
237.6K Reads 48 Comments
12 Week Full Body Workout Routine for Beginners
A 12 week full body beginner workout routine designed to introduce you to a range of gym equipment and basic bodybuilding exercises in under 60 minutes.
2.1M Reads 732 Comments
Compound Exercises Only Workout
This workout uses only compound exercises. Compound exercises are movements that require more than 1 joint and more than 1 muscle group.
1.6M Reads 284 Comments
Muscular man in red tank doing single arm hammer curls at gym.
Build muscle as quickly as possible using this 20-week program that features 3 unique stages: neuromuscular adaptation, conditioning, and maximization.
825.4K Reads 93 Comments
Doug's Mass Building Routine for Ectomorphs
Although this routine is designed for a person whose body type is described as Ectomorph; it can be also be used by all body types as a change from their current workout.
1.7M Reads 785 Comments
Woman sitting on box doing isolation single-arm bicep curls.
Build muscle at home or in the gym with this 8-week workout routine! This program is designed with extra emphasis on the lower body and can be done in as little as 30 minutes.
188K Reads 35 Comments

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