Beginner Workout Split

A list of pre-configured beginner workout splits

Beginner workout routines are workout plans which target individuals will little to no experience level working out at a gym. The plans are also suitable for people who have taken a break from working out for over a year.

They can start with single or two day splits moving on to four day splits before trying out intermediate routines. At this point the focus should be on learning how to use each machine, perform dumbbell and barbell exercises at a basic level.

Beginner CrossFit (Calisthenics, Home Workout)

This routine consists of five basic calisthenics exercises that do not need any equipment and can be performed anywhere.

  • Push-Ups
  • Air Squats
  • Air Lunges
  • Crunches
  • Jumping Jacks
Beginner Crossfit

Beginner Single Day Machine Split

This routine consists of five basic weightlifting exercises with machines that workout the chest, back, shoulders, legs and core.

  • Machine Chest Press
  • Close Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Machine Shoulder Press
  • Machine Leg Press
  • Machine Crunches
Beginner Single Day Machine Split

Beginner Single Day Full Body Dumbbell

This routine consists of a full body workout with five basic compound weightlifting exercises using dumbbells that workout the chest, back, shoulders, legs and core..

  • Dumbbell Squats
  • Flat Bench Dumbbell Chest Press
  • Dumbbell Rows
  • Dumbbell Military Press
  • Dumbbell Weighted Sit-ups
Beginner Single Day Full Body Dumbbell Split

Beginner Single Day Full Body Barbell

This routine consists of a full body workout with five basic compound weightlifting exercises using barbells that workout the chest, back, shoulders, legs and core..

  • Barbell Squats
  • Flat Bench Barbell Chest Press
  • Bent Over Shoulder Grip Barbell Rows
  • Barbell Overhead Press
  • Barbell Weighted Sit-ups
Beginner Single Day Full Body Barbell Split

Beginner Two Day Split

This routine consists of an upper and lower day using exercises entirely performed on machines.

Day 1 - Upper

  • Machine Chest Press
  • Close Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Machine Shoulder Press
  • Machine Tricep Extensions
  • Machine Bicep Curls

Day 2 - Lower

  • Machine Leg Press
  • Machine Crunches
  • Machine Back Extensions
  • Pin Machine Leg Extensions
  • Pin Machine Leg Curls
  • Machine Calf Raises
Beginner Two Day Split

Beginner Three Day PPL Split

This routine consists of a full body workout split over three days using gym machines.

Day 1 - Upper Push

  • Machine Chest Press
  • Machine Military Press
  • Machine Tricep Extensions
  • Machine Back Extensions

Day 2 - Upper Pull

  • Close Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Wide Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Machine Bicep Curls
  • Machine Crunches

Day 3 - Lower

  • Machine Leg Press
  • Pin Machine Leg Extension
  • Pin Machine Hamstring Curls
  • Machine Calf Raises
Beginner Three Day PPL Split Day 1 Upper Push
Beginner Three Day PPL Split Day 2 Upper Pull
Beginner Three Day PPL Split Day 3 Lower

Beginner Four Day Split

This routine consists of a full body workout split over four days using gym machines.

Day 1 - Chest and Arms

  • Machine Chest Press
  • Machine Tricep Extensions
  • Machine Bicep Curls

Day 2 - Legs

  • Machine Leg Press
  • Pin Machine Leg Extension
  • Pin Machine Hamstring Curls
  • Machine Calf Raises

Day 3 - Back and Shoulders

  • Close Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Wide Grip Machine Pull Downs
  • Machine Military Press

Day 4 - Core

  • Machine Crunches
  • Machine Back Extensions
Beginner Four Day Split Day 1 Chest and Arms
Beginner Four Day Split Day 2 Legs
Beginner Four Day Split Day 3 Back and Shoulders
Beginner Four Day Split Day 4 Core

Date Published: Aug 25, 2025
Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025