Build Muscle · 45 minutes
45-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home with Pull-Up Bar
- 45 min
- 4 moves × 9 rounds
- Pull-Up Bar
- Intermediate
This 45-minute muscle building workout focuses on compound strength moves with longer work intervals to drive muscle growth at home. It opens with a short warm-up, moves into a 4-exercise circuit you repeat 9 times, and finishes with a cool-down stretch.
Hit start and the built-in timer calls out every exercise and rest, so you never have to look at a clock. Switch the level below to make it easier or harder.
The workout
Warm-Up
30s each · no rest
- 1
Inchworm30sHamstrings · Shoulders · Core
- 2
Arm Circles30sShoulders
- 3
Hip Circles30sGlutes · Core
- 1
Main Circuit
40s work · 20s rest
Repeat 9× · 60s rest between rounds
- 1
Negative Pull-Up40sBack · Biceps
- 2
Hip Thrust40sGlutes · Hamstrings
- 3
Chin-Up40sBiceps · Back
- 4
Bulgarian Split Squat40sQuads · Glutes
- 1
Cool-Down
30s each · no rest
- 1
Downward Dog30sHamstrings · Calves · Shoulders
- 2
Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch30sShoulders
- 3
Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch30sQuads · Glutes
- 1
FAQ
Is a 45-minute muscle building workout enough?
Yes. 45 focused minutes with minimal rest is a complete session. Consistency matters more than length: doing this regularly beats an occasional long workout.
How often should I do this muscle building workout?
Aim for 3 to 4 times a week, leaving 48 hours before training the same muscles again. Increase the level once the current one feels easy.
Can beginners do this workout?
Yes. The beginner version uses easier exercise variations and longer rest. Move at your own pace, and keep good form over speed. Pause the timer whenever you need to.
Do I need any equipment?
A doorway pull-up bar. Exercises that don't use the bar are bodyweight only.
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