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Eight weeks of hypertrophy training

8 weeks
Length
5 days
Per week
65 min
Per session
44
Total sessions

About this program

Two four-week blocks. The first accumulates volume, the second intensifies it while trimming the set count. Every muscle group is trained twice a week, which is where the evidence on hypertrophy frequency consistently lands.

What you get

  • Five sessions a week on a push/pull/legs rotation
  • Every muscle group trained twice weekly
  • A volume block followed by an intensity block
  • Two planned deloads to keep joints healthy across eight weeks

How to run it

  • Muscle growth needs a calorie surplus — training alone will not do it.
  • Take most working sets to within one or two reps of failure.
  • Log your weights. Eight weeks is long enough that memory is not reliable.

Equipment needed

BarbellDumbbellsCable MachineBenchPull-Up Bar

The schedule

Tick each session as you finish it. Open a week to see its days.

Medical disclaimer: This program is general fitness education, not personalised medical or coaching advice. Stop if you feel pain, and consult a qualified professional before starting if you have an injury or health condition.