Female-specific programs focusing on glute development, lower body strength, and full-body toning. Progressive overload with exercises chosen to target the posterior chain and build a strong, balanced physique.
⏱️ 50 min per session📅 3x per week🏋️ dumbbells, barbell, cables
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Sample Programs
Women's Beginner
8 weeksbeginner
Women at beginner level seeking glute development, toning, and overall strength.
Female-focused program emphasising posterior chain, glute growth, and balanced upper body work. Includes Quick Mode (supersets) for express 30-min sessions.
Day 1 - Lower Body — Glute Focus
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Glute Bridge on Bench
3x12-15
Drive hips fully up, hold 1 sec squeeze at top.
2
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
3x12-15
Chest up, sit deep into the squat.
3
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
3x10-12
Push hips back, feel the hamstring stretch.
4
Banded Step-Up
3x10-12
Drive through heel, don't let knee cave in.
5
Side Hip Abduction
3x15-20
Control the return — don't let it drop.
Day 2 - Upper Body
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3x10-12
Press straight up, core braced.
2
Seated Cable Row
3x10-12
Pull to waist, squeeze shoulder blades.
3
Incline Dumbbell Press
3x10-12
Lower slowly, press strong.
4
Cable Lat Pulldown
3x10-12
Lead with elbows, chest up.
5
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
3x12-15
No swinging.
6
Dumbbell Triceps Extension
3x12-15
Elbows in, full extension.
Day 3 - Full Body
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
3x12-15
Full depth, knees out.
2
Incline Dumbbell Press
3x10-12
Controlled descent.
3
Sumo Deadlift
3x10-12
Wide stance, toes out — feel inner thigh stretch.
4
Seated Cable Row
3x10-12
5
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
3x12-15
Light weight, strict form.
6
Dead Bug
3x8-10
Lower back pressed flat.
Day 4 - Lower Body — Hamstring & Quad Focus
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
3x10-12
Hip hinge, bar close to legs.
2
Sled Leg Press
3x12-15
High foot position for more glute.
3
Dumbbell Contralateral Lunge
3x10-12
Step back, opposite arm reaches forward for balance.
4
Standing Leg Curl
3x12-15
Slow eccentric.
5
Standing Calf Raise
3x15-20
Full ROM.
6
Plank with Twist
3x30sec
Brace through entire set.
Women's Intermediate
8 weeksintermediate
Women at intermediate level seeking glute development, toning, and overall strength.
Female-focused program emphasising posterior chain, glute growth, and balanced upper body work. Includes Quick Mode (supersets) for express 30-min sessions.
Day 1 - Lower Body — Glute Focus
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Glute Bridge on Bench
4x10-12
Barbell loaded, drive hips fully up, hold 1 sec.
2
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
4x8-10
Push hips back, keep bar tight to legs.
3
Dumbbell Step-Up Split Squat
3x10-12
Step onto box, drive through heel, stand tall.
4
Side Hip Abduction
3x15-20
Cable or band — 3-second eccentric on return.
5
Dumbbell Kickback
3x15-20
Full hip extension at top, squeeze for 1 sec.
6
Standing Calf Raise
3x15-20
Day 2 - Upper Body
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Barbell Bench Press
4x8-10
Controlled descent, full press.
2
Seated Cable Row
4x10-12
Pull to sternum, full retraction.
3
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3x10-12
4
Cable Lat Pulldown
3x10-12
Wide grip.
5
Dumbbell Hammer Curl
3x12-15
Neutral grip — targets brachialis.
6
Dumbbell Triceps Extension
3x12-15
Day 3 - Lower Body — Quad & Hamstring
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
4x8-10
Feel the hamstring load at the bottom.
2
Sled Leg Press
4x10-12
Vary foot position — high for glutes, low for quads.
3
Dumbbell Contralateral Lunge
3x10-12
Step back, opposite arm forward — challenges balance.
4
Standing Leg Curl
3x12-15
5
Sumo Deadlift
3x10-12
Wide stance, toes out, chest tall.
6
Plank with Twist
3x45sec
Day 4 - Upper Body — Toning
#
Exercise
Sets x Reps
Notes
1
Incline Dumbbell Press
4x10-12
Full stretch at bottom.
2
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
4x10-12
Flat back, pull to hip.
3
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
3x12-15
Slow 3-second eccentric.
4
Cable Lat Pulldown
3x10-12
5
Dumbbell Bicep Curl
3x12-15
Supinate at top.
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3x12-15
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