Methods/Full Body 3-Day

Full Body 3-Day

Every major lift every session — 3 days per week.

novicegeneral3 days/week, ~60-75 min/session4 weeks3 days/cycle
About

The simplest and most frequency-efficient split — every session hits every major movement pattern. Squat, hinge, upper push, upper pull, and one accessory per session, three sessions per week.

Who it's for

Novices, returning lifters, busy adults. Anyone with limited training time who needs every session to count.

How it works

Three sessions per week (typically Mon / Wed / Fri). Each session: 4-5 compound lifts at 3-4 working sets of 6-10 reps.

Progression

Linear progression — add weight every session. Upper lifts +2.5 kg, lower lifts +5 kg when in the linear-progression window.

About this method
VALDA adapts the training pattern for use in the app. Attribution is factual and does not imply endorsement by the original author.

Full-body 3-day training is a community standard going back decades — Bill Starr's *The Strongest Shall Survive*, Rippetoe's Starting Strength, and countless other templates all share the structure.

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