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.
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10-Week Lean & Strong Program for Women 40+
A 4-day strength training program for women over 40 designed to build muscle, burn fat, and improve fitness with simple nutrition and recovery support.
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Dumbbell Only Workout: Increase Your Bench Press in 8 Weeks
No barbell? No problem. This 8-week dumbbell workout is designed for beginners and home gym lifters to increase bench press strength.
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Stronger Together: 8-Week Parent & Teen Workout Program
This workout program is designed to build strength, improve fitness, and create lasting habits, and is designed for beginners and experienced lifters training together.
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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!
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.
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.
Reach your muscle building goals with this balanced 4 day training split that mixes heavy compound exercises, machines, cables and incorporates 3 second negatives.
A mass building routine that features a great combination of effective compound and isolation movements along with intense, high impact five minute burn sets.
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.
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!
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!
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.
This push/pull/legs routine is a simple, yet effective workout split that hits the whole body in just 3 days a week, and helps you increase strength and build muscle.
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.
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!
A 4-day strength training program for women over 40 designed to build muscle, burn fat, and improve fitness with simple nutrition and recovery support.
Build lean muscle and stay strong after 40 with this 8-week program for adults who want to train smart, protect joints, and age well with confidence.
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)!
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.
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.
Build muscle and strength with this workout program that combines two strength based weekly workouts with three hypertrophy size building weekly workouts.
This workout program featuring a high-volume upper/lower split, progressive training, cardio guidance, and recovery tips helps women build muscle and increase strength.
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!
No barbell? No problem. This 8-week dumbbell workout is designed for beginners and home gym lifters to increase bench press strength.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Build a stronger bench press with expert tips, form fixes, and a proven workout plan to increase your max in 10 weeks, safely and effectively.
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!
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.
This building workout is designed to maximize progression and muscle gains by hitting each muscle group with power sets, muscle sets and burn sets.
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!
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.
This article outlines everything you need to know to help you build a coveted V-tapered physique. Check out all of the tips & tricks you need to know!
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.
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.
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!
Designed for someone who's been lifting for a while and wants to step up their training. The workout has a 2 days on, 1 day off, 1 day on, 1 day off schedule.
This beginner-friendly full-body workout targets glute growth with minimal equipment, with each upper and lower body session taking less than 60 minutes!
Shock your muscle into growth by rotating this workout with your current routine. This workout hits each major muscle group twice per week.
George Hackenschmidt was the first-ever World Heavyweight Champion in professional wrestling and pushed his ability to build muscle to the natural limit.
Unlock unmatched strength with this 5-day strength-building workout. This plan incorporates power, speed, and explosive movements to help you move serious weight in 8 weeks.
Advanced bodybuilder workout suited to advanced lifters with at least one year of lifting experience. Step up your training and re-ignite big gains!
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.
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.
This workout program is designed to build strength, improve fitness, and create lasting habits, and is designed for beginners and experienced lifters training together.
Build muscle like the God of Thunder with this Thor Workout inspired by Chris Hemsworth's physique in Thor: Ragnarok. Check it out & give it a try!
Effective 2 day per week fullbody routine that is perfect for building muscle and strength. If you don't have time to live in the gym this is the routine for you.
This full body workout by TitanCT from Muscle & Strength is perfect for absolute beginners who need to develop good exercise form.
