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Program

Ultimate Beginner

The calm and inviting on-ramp to lifting. Six weeks, twenty workouts.

Length
6 weeks
Frequency
Three to four sessions a week
Per session
20 to 30 minutes
Available on
CGX

01 · What this program is

Ultimate Beginner is a six-week Program for anyone learning to lift. Twenty workouts. Three sessions a week across the first four weeks (full body), then four sessions a week across the final two (upper / lower body split).

The Program is calm and inviting. Caroline talks through each workout with tips, cues, modifications, and progression notes. For first-time trainers, those returning after years away, or experienced lifters who want a foundation refresh.

02 · Program structure

Twenty workouts across six weeks. Weeks one to four are three full-body sessions a week. Weeks five and six split into upper and lower body, four sessions a week. No jumping.

Caroline Girvan, laughing.

Enjoy the process. Trust the process.

03 · Equipment

Required

  • A pair of dumbbells (heavier and lighter pair ideal)
  • A mat

Optional

  • A chair (hip thrusts, decline push-ups, dips, Bulgarian lunges)
  • Yoga block, wedge, or small stepper
  • Barbell + plates
  • Bench
  • Pull-up bar
  • Dip bars
  • Push-up bars

04 · A note from Caroline

It will take time to familiarise your body and mind with the movements, but remember that we are building our body stronger because we love it and want to look after it.

Caroline Girvan

Ultimate Beginner. Six weeks.

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