r/Fitness Basic Beginner Routine

This page contains a community import pack inspired by the r/Fitness Basic Beginner Routine: a straightforward A/B full-body structure with a small set of barbell lifts you repeat and progress. For the directory, see Community Workout Programs.

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At a glance

What this is: an A/B beginner barbell routine you repeat and progress gradually.
Frequency: 3 days/week (two schedule options included)
Structure: squat every workout, bench/press alternate, plus a simple pull and hinge
Best for: new lifters who want a clear, boring, repeatable plan

How to import

Tap Open in Re:Do above. It opens Re:Do on Routines → Programs → Import with the pack ready. After import, the workouts show up as editable routines.

Tip: treat the “+” as effort guidance: keep reps clean and progress slowly.
Tip: if anything hurts, replace it with a safer variation and keep the structure.

What gets imported

Workouts: 2 (Workout A and Workout B)
Schedules: 4 (MWF and T/Th/Sat versions for both A and B)
Exercises: the main barbell lifts + optional chin-ups and plank

Program contents

This is a community template. It is meant to be edited to fit your setup (rack vs no rack, chin-ups vs pulldowns, etc.).

Workout A (5 items)

Barbell Back Squat
3 sets of 5 reps.
Bench Press
3 sets of 5 reps.
Barbell Row
3 sets of 8 reps.
Chin-up / Assisted Chin-up
Optional pull accessory.
Plank
Optional core finisher.

Workout B (5 items)

Barbell Back Squat
3 sets of 5 reps.
Overhead Press
3 sets of 5 reps.
Deadlift
1 set of 5 reps.
Chin-up / Assisted Chin-up
Optional pull accessory.
Plank
Optional core finisher.

Notes

This is a community pack inspired by a public routine. It is a practical structure, not a copy of full guide text. Original reference: Basic Beginner Routine guide.