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Bodybuilding Phases

Browse 4 articles about bodybuilding phases on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

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Muscle Building

17 Inch Arms: How Long Does It Take and What It Actually Requires

Everyone wants 17-inch arms. Here is how long it actually takes, what your training and nutrition need to look like, and whether it is realistic for you.

8 min·Jeff·Feb 8, 2026

Workout Programs

3-Day Powerbuilding Program: Where Strength Meets Size

Powerbuilding combines the strength of powerlifting with the aesthetics of bodybuilding. This 3-day program gives you both without living in the gym.

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026

Bodyweight

6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan

A structured 6-week bodyweight program with three progressive phases, real modifications, and warmup routines. No equipment, no gym, just a plan that works.

9 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

Strength Training

12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit

A periodized 12-week program for true beginners — with three distinct training phases, specific sets/reps/rest times, nutrition macros, and realistic expectations for your first three months of lifting.

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024

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