3-day functional training workout plan Functional Basics

Three sessions practicing the movements daily life asks for: carrying, lifting from the floor and getting back up.

Level
Beginner
Days a week
3
Per session
28–38 min
Goal
Everyday fitness
Equipment
Kettlebell, Dumbbell, Machine, Cable Machine
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Workout schedule

3 days a week · 12 exercises · select a name for its video and how-to

Day 1 · ~28 min Carry & Lift

4 exercises · 13 sets · ~28 min

  1. Kettlebell Farmers Carry Forearms · Kettlebell 4 sets of 30m · 1:15 rest 1:15 rest
  2. Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift Glutes · Kettlebell 3 sets of 10 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest
  3. Dumbbell Goblet Squat Glutes · Dumbbell 3 sets of 12 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest
  4. Hand Plank Abs · Bodyweight 3 sets of 40s · 0:45 rest 0:45 rest

Day 2 · ~32 min Push & Pull

4 exercises · 12 sets · ~32 min

  1. Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press Front Delts · Kettlebell 3 sets of 10 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest
  2. Dumbbell Row Unilateral Lats · Dumbbell 3 sets of 12 reps · 1:15 rest 1:15 rest
  3. Machine Chest Press Chest · Machine 3 sets of 12 reps · 1:15 rest 1:15 rest
  4. Machine 45 Degree Back Extension Abs · Machine 3 sets of 15 reps · 1:00 rest 1:00 rest

Day 3 · ~38 min Step & Rotate

4 exercises · 12 sets · ~38 min

  1. Dumbbell Goblet Split Squat Glutes · Dumbbell 3 sets of 10 reps · 1:30 rest 1:30 rest
  2. Cable Wood Chopper Abs · Cable Machine 3 sets of 15 reps · 1:00 rest 1:00 rest
  3. Kettlebell Hip Thrust Glutes · Kettlebell 3 sets of 12 reps · 1:15 rest 1:15 rest
  4. Bodyweight Russian Twist Abs · Bodyweight 3 sets of 20 reps · 0:45 rest 0:45 rest

About this plan

Who it's for

For anyone new to training, or coming back after a long break. You'll need the equipment listed above.

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What to expect

Each week is 37 working sets across 12 exercises, about 1 h 40 min in total.

Sets run from 10 to 20 reps, with 0:45 to 1:30 of rest between them.

Main muscles: Forearms, Glutes, Quads, Abs, Front Delts, Lats, Traps, Chest.

How to progress

The plan stays useful for as long as it stays a little hard.

  1. Notice when it's easy. When a set feels like you could do several more reps, make the next session slightly harder.
  2. Change one thing. Add a rep, a little weight, or a few seconds to a timed move. Keep the old numbers until the new ones feel routine.
  3. Learn the movements. In your first weeks much of the progress is learning the movements, and it comes quickly. Keep the load light enough that every rep looks the same, and expect to add a little most weeks.

If you miss a week: Repeat the last session you finished rather than skipping ahead.

When it gets easy: Real World Bodyweight, the same goal at intermediate level, 3 days a week.

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