Hardgainer Workout Plan Generator

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Hardgainer Workout Plan Generator – SFR, Volume and RIR in One System

HGPN Programming Core – Workout plan and volume system icon

Set how you train and how your sets feel – the generator turns that into a structured weekly plan with sessions, set targets and target RIR. No magical templates, but a system: MEV/MAV, SFR and training frequency working together.

🎯 Focus: Hardgainers with 3–6 training days 📚 Linked to the Training Volume and Fatigue System 🧠 Control levers: SFR, RIR, priority per muscle group

1. Training logic behind the generator

The generator is not a “random plan dice” but a small model of your Training Volume and Fatigue System: volume ranges, SFR feedback and RIR settings jointly decide how your plan looks.

Volume ranges instead of fixed numbers

  • Each muscle group gets a volume range (e.g. 10–14 sets/week for intermediates).
  • Your priority (1–3) nudges you towards the lower or upper end of that range.
  • Your SFR (1–5) further modulates it: high-quality sets → more volume justifiable, poor SFR → rather less.
  • Result: a pragmatic MEV→MAV corridor, not a dogma.

2. Interactive Hardgainer Workout Plan Generator

Step by step: first choose training frequency and level, then set priority and SFR per muscle group. The system will then generate a weekly structure with sessions, set targets and target RIR – including a reminder that everything is an orientation framework, not law.

Note: The workout plan generator is intended for healthy adults and does not replace medical advice or individual coaching. If you have pre-existing conditions, pain, take medication, or are pregnant/breastfeeding, please consult your physician before using this tool. Use at your own risk. For full details, see our legal notice (Disclaimer, EN).

Interactive Tool

Workout Plan Generator – SFR, MEV/MAV and RIR thought together

On the left you set your profile and priorities, below that your plan appears: sessions with exercises, sets, target RIR and SFR label. At the bottom you can fine-tune your weekly volume based on performance and SFR feedback.

Step 1 – Framework

Base parameters

Average target RIR 2 RIR
0 = all-out 4 = very easy
Step 2 – Priorities

Muscle groups – priority and SFR

How important are the muscle groups – and how “worthwhile” do the sets feel?

Muscle Priority
(1–3)
SFR
(1–5)
Chest
Back
Quads
Hamstrings / glutes
Shoulders
Arms
Weekly Training Blueprint
The generated plan appears here: sessions, exercises, sets, target RIR and SFR labels – in a block that prints cleanly and can be saved as PDF.

Set your parameters above and click “Generate plan” – your weekly overview with sessions, set targets and RIR will appear here. Below you can use the progression module to fine-tune volume for the next week.

Note: The generator does not replace coaching – it makes your decisions visible. You can use the structure as a starting point, take screenshots, export it, or transfer it into your current training log.


3. Week-to-week progression and practice

How to use the progression module

  • At the end of a training week, rate for each muscle group whether your performance improved, stayed similar or dropped.
  • Estimate your average SFR for the week on a scale from 1–5.
  • The module will then suggest a conservative volume adjustment (e.g. +10 % or −20 %).
  • You can feed the new set ranges back into the generator and look at the new weekly structure.

4. Resources and deeper dives

© Hardgainer Performance Nutrition® • Updated: Nov 24, 2025