What rep range works best for a lean bulk?
The builder picks the validated range for your goal automatically. Sticking to that window for 8–12 weeks outperforms hopping between schemes.
Workout Plan Builder a lean bulk
a lean bulk is a different problem from generic 'get fit'. The right rep range, set count and rest periods are not interchangeable. This builder picks all three for lean bulk, returns a full split tuned for a lean bulk, and lets you swap equipment without rewriting the plan.
Rep ranges and rest for a lean bulk
The builder maps goal to scheme: muscle → 8–12 reps with 90–120s rest; strength → 3–6 reps with 3–5 min rest; fat loss → 10–15 reps with 45–60s rest; general fitness → 8–12 with 60–90s rest. a lean bulk sit in their slot because the evidence supports each window.
Do not mix windows on a whim. Most stalled programmes drift from one scheme to another mid-block and lose the adaptation each was meant to drive.
Split and volume for a lean bulk
Days per week sets the split: 3 → Full Body × 3, 4 → Upper / Lower × 2, 5 → PPL + UL. Volume scales with training experience — beginners run lower set counts, advanced lifters run higher.
For a lean bulk, weekly consistency matters more than perfect daily execution. Pick a frequency you can hit every week.
How AJYX runs a lean bulk
Inside AJYX, the plan adapts to RPE, progresses the main lifts and swaps accessories based on recovery. lean bulk get a plan that evolves with the work, not a static spreadsheet.
Use this builder for the standalone plan. Move into the app for a lean bulk run by a coach instead of a template.
FAQ
How long should lean bulk run this plan for a lean bulk?
8–12 weeks. After that, accessory rotation keeps adaptation moving without changing the underlying split.
Can lean bulk mix days from different goals?
Avoid it. Run one block to completion before changing goal — mid-block goal changes leave both adaptations half-built.