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12‑Week Strong & Sculpted for Women

12‑Week Strong & Sculpted for Women

A beginner‑friendly 12‑week gym program to build strength, shape lean muscle, and create a more defined, athletic body.

Beginner
Lose Fat
5 days/week
Gym
For Women
12 Weeks

Description

If you're ready to get stronger, build lean muscle, and shape your body with a structured plan, this 12‑week program is a great place to start. It’s designed specifically for women who want to improve strength, boost confidence in the gym, and create a more toned, balanced physique.
You’ll train five days per week using a mix of free weights and gym machines. The workouts focus heavily on lower‑body development glutes and legs while still giving plenty of attention to your upper body so everything develops evenly. Expect progressive strength gains, improved muscle tone, and noticeable body composition changes as the weeks go on.

Important Notice

Rest 30–90 seconds between sets.

Workout Plan

1
Barbell Full Squat - frame 1
Barbell Full Squat - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

2
Dumbbell Lunge - frame 1
Dumbbell Lunge - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

3
Dumbbell Step-Up - frame 1
Dumbbell Step-Up - frame 2
Dumbbell Step-Up - frame 3
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

4
Barbell Hip Thrust - frame 1
Barbell Hip Thrust - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
Notes:

6 to 12 reps each set

5
One-Leg Kickback (with Bench Support) - frame 1
One-Leg Kickback (with Bench Support) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

6
Stationary Bike - frame 1
Stationary Bike - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
Notes:

15 minutes

1
Cable Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown - frame 1
Cable Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

2
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row - frame 1
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

3
Cable Seated Row - frame 1
Cable Seated Row - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

4
Cable Seated Row - frame 1
Cable Seated Row - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

5
Dumbbell Biceps Curl - frame 1
Dumbbell Biceps Curl - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
6
Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension - frame 1
Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
7
Cable Curl - frame 1
Cable Curl - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
8
Cable Pushdown - frame 1
Cable Pushdown - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
9
Treadmill Running - frame 1
Treadmill Running - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
130-
Notes:

30 minutes

1
Kettlebell Goblet Squat - frame 1
Kettlebell Goblet Squat - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

2
Barbell Romanian Deadlift - frame 1
Barbell Romanian Deadlift - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

3
Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift - frame 1
Dumbbell Stiff-Leg Deadlift - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

4
Smith Machine Front Squat - frame 1
Smith Machine Front Squat - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
Notes:

6 to 12 reps each set

5
Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling) - frame 1
Straight Leg Kickback (kneeling) - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
6
Treadmill Running - frame 1
Treadmill Running - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
130-
Notes:

30 minutes at 10% to 15% incline

1
Dumbbell Bench Press - frame 1
Dumbbell Bench Press - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

2
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press - frame 1
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

3
Lever Seated Fly - frame 1
Lever Seated Fly - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

4
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press - frame 1
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

5
Dumbbell Lateral Raise - frame 1
Dumbbell Lateral Raise - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

6
Stationary Bike - frame 1
Stationary Bike - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
Notes:

15 minutes

1
Barbell Deadlift - frame 1
Barbell Deadlift - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
412-
Notes:

3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps

2
Barbell Good Morning - frame 1
Barbell Good Morning - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

3
Lever Leg Extension - frame 1
Lever Leg Extension - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
115-
215-
315-
Notes:

2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps

4
Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl - frame 1
Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
5
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension - frame 1
Barbell Lying Triceps Extension - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
112-
212-
312-
Notes:

You can also perform the exercise on an incline bench.

6
Treadmill Running - frame 1
Treadmill Running - frame 2
SetRepsWeight
130-
Notes:

30 minutes