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1-Week Muscle Mass Plan | 4kg Dumbbells | Target: Lean Weight Gain (55kg / 165cm)

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Day 01 (Monday)

Upper Body Strength
  • 1. DB Floor Press 3 × 12-15
    Press dumbbells straight up over chest. Lower until triceps touch floor.
  • 2. DB Bent-Over Rows 3 × 12-15
    Hinge hips back. Pull dumbbells towards waist, squeezing shoulder blades.
  • 3. DB Shoulder Press 3 × 10-12
    Press dumbbells vertically overhead without arching lower back.
  • 4. Push-Ups 3 × Max
    Keep core tight. Lower chest to floor and push back up.

Day 02 (Tuesday)

Lower Body & Core
  • 1. DB Goblet Squats 3 × 12-15
    Hold weight at chest. Sit deep into squat keeping chest high.
  • 2. DB Romanian Deadlifts (RDL) 3 × 12-15
    Push hips back with flat back until hamstrings stretch.
  • 3. DB Reverse Lunges 3 × 10-12/leg
    Step backward into a lunge. Lower back knee toward floor.
  • 4. Plank Hold 3 × 30-45s
    Hold forearms and toes on floor. Keep body in straight line.

Day 03 (Wednesday)

Rest & Recovery

Rest & Muscle Growth Day.
Focus on high-protein nutrition, hydration, and walking.

Day 04 (Thursday)

Full Body Compound
  • 1. DB Thrusters 3 × 10-12
    Squat down, then drive up explosively into an overhead press.
  • 2. Single-Arm DB Row 3 × 12-15/side
    Support off a chair with one hand, row dumbbell with the other.
  • 3. Incline Push-Ups 3 × 12-15
    Hands on an elevated surface (chair/bed) and perform push-ups.

Day 05 (Friday)

Rest & Recovery

Rest & Muscle Growth Day.
Keep up with meals and ensure good sleep quality.

Day 06 (Saturday)

Upper Body & Arms
  • 1. DB Floor Flyes 3 × 12-15
    Open arms wide in arc, squeeze chest at top.
  • 2. DB Hammer Curls 3 × 12-15
    Curl dumbbells with palms facing each other (neutral grip).
  • 3. Lying Tricep Skullcrushers 3 × 12-15
    Lower dumbbells towards forehead bending elbows, then press up.

Day 07 (Sunday)

Rest & Recovery

Rest & Weekly Recovery.
Prepare meals and rest up for next week's sessions!