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Home » 5 Day Bodybuilding Program

German Volume Training Routine Spreadsheet (GVT)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated June 1, 2020

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: 4, 7

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy, Mass

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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German Volume Training (GVT) is a hypertrophy program designed by Charles Poliquin to shock the muscles with a significant increase in volume through 10×10 sets. It is designed to be run for a relatively short period of time, about 4 weeks, and is comprised of three different workouts run five days per week. This is all explained in more detail below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 4 Week Programs, 7 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Bodybuilding Program
Squat frequency: 1, 2
Bench press frequency: 1, 2
Deadlift frequency: 1

Jeff Seid Workout Routine Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated November 1, 2021

Experience level: Beginner, Intermediate

Weeks: Indefinite

Periodization: Autoregulated, Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Bodybuilding, Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: No

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Jeff Seid’s workout routine is a 5 day or 6 day split program focused on hypertrophy and bodybuilding aesthetics. The routine hits most muscle groups once per week, but has an optional sixth day where you can work on any muscle groups you think need extra attention. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 6 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan, 6 Day Bodybuilding Program, 6 Day Workout Plan, 6 Week Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 1
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

Lean Muscle Building Workout Plans

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 18, 2022

Experience level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Bodybuilding, Hypertrophy


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Here are some of the best workout plans for building strong, lean muscle. These routines focus on high volume, which stimulates muscular hypertrophy in the athlete. Coupled with proper nutrition and recovery, these programs will help the athlete develop larger, stronger muscles.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Day Bodybuilding Program, 4 Day Workout Plan, 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan, 6 Day Bodybuilding Program, 6 Day Workout Plan



Joe Delaney 5 Day Full Body Split Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated December 4, 2022

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: 6

Periodization: Block Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Joe Delaney’s 5 day full body workout split is a bodybuilding workout routine focused on aesthetic goals and having fun in the gym. This workout was birthed from Joey D’s personal training experience with different workout splits and represents how he has been training as of January 2020.

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Filed Under: 6 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan, 6 Week Workout Plan

Bench press frequency: 3

Overhead press frequency: 2

5 Day Body Part Split Workout (4 Week Mesocycle)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: 4

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Program Overview

This is a 5 day body part split focused on hypertrophy, not strength or powerlifting. It uses the principle of maximum adaptive volume (MAV) to help guide the number of sets each muscle group performs in a training week. This makes it somewhat similar to the hypertrophy workout program based on Mike Israetel’s training volume landmarks article. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 4 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Week Workout Plan, 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 1
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

Dorian Yates Workout Routine [1987-1992] Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated September 29, 2020

Experience level: Advanced

Weeks: 6

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Dorian Yates workout routine from 1987 to 1992 is an advanced bodybuilder routine that he followed during the middle of his competitive bodybuilding career. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Bodybuilding Program
Tagged With: 4 Day Bodybuilding Program, 4 Day Workout Plan, 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1, 2
Bench press frequency: 1, 2
Deadlift frequency: 1, 2
Overhead press frequency: 1, 2

Kai Greene Workout Routine Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: Indefinite

Meet prep program: Yes

Program goal: Hypertrophy


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Kai Greene’s workout routine is a 5 day intermediate to advanced level bodybuilding program. It is a body part split that targets a different muscle group each day: chest & calves, shoulders & forearms, back, legs, and arms.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 1
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

Simeon Panda Workout Program Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 23, 2020

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: Indefinite

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Simeon Panda’s 5 day workout routine is a high volume bodybuilding program built around a relatively small number of exercises per training session. Instead of significant variety within the exercise movements, Simeon Panda performs each movement for high volume. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 2

Overhead press frequency: 1

Intermediate Bodybuilding Program Spreadsheet by Ripped Body (5 Day)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Recommended by Lift Vault: Recommended

Experience level: Intermediate

Weeks: 4

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy, Strength

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): Yes


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This is a 5 day intermediate bodybuilding program developed by the smart folks at Ripped Body. It runs for 4 weeks at a time, with the 4th week acting as a deload. It increases weight each week, but reduces volume each week of the cycle. If you’re still able to progress weekly without reducing sets or reps, then the beginner bodybuilding program is a better choice and will let you progress more quickly. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 4 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 4 Week Workout Plan, 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 2
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 2

Jay Cutler Workout Program Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated April 18, 2020

Experience level: Advanced, Intermediate

Weeks: 12

Periodization: Linear Periodization

Meet prep program: No

Program goal: Hypertrophy

Uses RPE: Yes

Uses 1RM Percentage(%): No


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Below you’ll find a spreadsheet, overview, and training videos for Jay Cutler’s workout program. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 12 Week Programs, Bodybuilding Program, Programs
Tagged With: 12 Week Workout Plan, 5 Day Bodybuilding Program, 5 Day Workout Plan
Squat frequency: 1
Bench press frequency: 1
Deadlift frequency: 1
Overhead press frequency: 1

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