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Program Description
Generic Bulking Routine, per Lyle Mcdonald
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length10 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedMay 03, 2025 02:25
- Last EditedMay 03, 2025 06:01
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Face Pull
4
10 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift
4
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
10 reps
RPE 8
6
Cable Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 10 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
2
Seated Row (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Rear Delt Fly (Cable)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
7
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
8
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Leg Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Seated Calf Raise4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Cable Crunch3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
2
Seated Row (Cable)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Lying Pullover (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Upright Row (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Face Pull4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
7
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
8
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Squat (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
2
Trap Bar Deadlift4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Leg Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Seated Calf Raise4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
6
Cable Crunch3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
7
Back Extension (Weighted)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING(1 rating)
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5.00Â /Â 5
LoganAge 40, Man
6 days ago
3 weeks complete
2 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
Lyle McDonald is the man, great program look up his GBR2.0 more starting this program.