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Beginner's 7-Day Gym Workout Plan

May 7, 2025

First Week Gym Plan

Introduction

  • Purpose of video: Guide for beginners at the gym
  • Focus on workout pattern and diet
  • Covers exercises from Day 1 to Day 6

Day 1: Workout Plan

Warm-Up

  1. Treadmill Walk
    • Walk 500 meters (not too fast, comfortable pace)
    • Purpose: Increase blood flow and prepare muscles for strength training
  2. Joint Mobility Warm-Up
    • Shoulder rotation: 10 times clockwise and anti-clockwise
    • Wrist rotation: 10 times clockwise and anti-clockwise
    • Toe touches: 10 times (knees slightly bent is fine)
    • Ankle rotation: 10 times clockwise and anti-clockwise
    • Hip joint rotation: 10 times clockwise and anti-clockwise
    • Jumping: 25 times, rest and repeat 25 times
    • Neck rotation: 10 times clockwise and anti-clockwise
    • High knee raises: 10 times for each leg

Main Exercises

  1. Flat Dumbbell Press

    • Use a bench and select appropriate weight (12-15 reps)
    • Maintain an arch in your back, control the movement
    • Perform 2 sets
  2. Incline Bench Press

    • Keep the angle low to avoid shoulder injury (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  3. Shoulder Dumbbell Press

    • Maintain back support, lift dumbbells above head (12 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  4. Side Lateral Raise

    • Slight bend at the waist, lift dumbbells parallel to the ground (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  5. Tricep Pushdown

    • Use straight handle, control movement (15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets
  6. Leg Raises (Core Exercise)

    • Lie on the floor, lift both legs smoothly (10-15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets
  7. Dead Hang

    • Hang from a bar to stretch muscles and decompress spine
    • 3 sets (close grip, then wide grip)

Day 2: Workout Plan

Warm-Up

  • Same as Day 1

Main Exercises

  1. Lat Pull Down

    • Adjust knee support, pull handle down to chest (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets
  2. Mid Row

    • Use V-handle, squeeze back muscles on pull (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  3. Barbell Shrugs

    • Lift shoulders towards ears, control the movement (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets
  4. Leg Press

    • Place feet correctly, maintain lower back contact (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets
  5. Cable Curl

    • Elbows stay close to body, controlled lifting (12 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  6. Hammer Dumbbell Curl

    • Similar to cable curl, maintain elbow position (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 2 sets
  7. Leg Curl

    • Focus on hamstrings, controlled movement (15 reps)
    • Perform 3 sets

Post-Workout

  • Dead Hang as on Day 1

Day 3: Rest Day

  • Recovery is important

Day 4: Repeat Day 1 Workout

Day 5: Repeat Day 2 Workout

Day 6: Outdoor Training

Warm-Up

  • Walk for 5-7 minutes

Main Exercises

  1. Knee Push-Ups

    • Focus on form, control movement (aim for 5)
  2. Squats

    • Teach proper form, maintain back arch (12-15 reps)
    • Perform 2-3 sets
  3. Planks

    • Hold body parallel to ground (aim for 30 seconds)
    • 4-5 repetitions
  4. Crunches

    • Lift upper body without neck strain (15 reps)
    • 4-5 repetitions

Day 7: Rest Day

Diet Guidelines for the First Week

  • 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Post-exercise:
    • Vegetarian: 100 grams of paneer
    • Non-Vegetarian: 4-5 egg whites
  • Snack before exercise: 1 banana or 1 apple
  • Hydration: Drink lemon water with black salt and honey during workouts

Conclusion

  • Follow the week plan and diet for best results.
  • Engage with questions or feedback in the comments.