Program Description
**Ahan’s Intermediate ULPPL** is an 8-week workout program designed for intermediate lifters looking to enhance their strength and muscle definition through a well-rounded upper-lower push-pull split. With training sessions scheduled 5 days a week, this program incorporates a variety of compound and isolation exercises targeting all major muscle groups. Expect to engage in challenging movements like the weighted pull-up, barbell squat, and overhead press, all while progressively increasing your workload to maximize gains. Get ready to elevate your lifting game and achieve your fitness goals!
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Advanced
- GoalBodybuilding, Powerbuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedSep 16, 2025 10:39
- Last EditedSep 16, 2025 12:11
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
11.9%
Upper Back
10.4%
Quadriceps
9.5%
Hamstrings
8.7%
Biceps
8.6%
Lats
8.2%
Glutes
8%
Chest
7.5%
Front Delts
7.5%
Middle Delts
7%
Abs
4.5%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Lower Back
2.9%
Forearms
1.2%
Adductors
0.8%
Abductors
0.4%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3-6 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)
3
8-15 reps
-
4A
Leg Extension
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10-15 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
3-6 Reps
-
2
Barbell Row3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5A
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
5B
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
3-5 Reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Hip Thrust (Machine)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
-
4A
Leg Extension3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
4B
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
4A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4B
Pec Deck (Machine)2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Overhead Extension (EZ Bar)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Weighted)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
3
Standing Pullover (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
4
Shrug (Barbell)2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Hammer Curl3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
Day 5
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4A
Lying Leg Curl3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
4B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-