12 Lifts of Heracles

by Garrett W.
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Program Description

This is a linear program that operates on 12 lifts made to give you the body and strength of a demigod! Each week ramps up the weight! Feel free to rearrange which of the 12 lifts go in which order, this order is just my preference with a bias towards biceps, shoulders, and legs. Weeks 4 & 8 are deload weeks. Make sure to eat lots of food and get plenty of sleep. Start each of the workout sessions with adequate stretching and use about 1-2 warm up sets. If you feel like your muscles are a tight, lower the weight and recover. I’m

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Powerbuilding
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    70 minutes
  • Created
    Dec 27, 2024 02:09
  • Last Edited
    Jun 18, 2025 09:17

Summary

Unleash your inner strength with the 12 Lifts of Heracles, an 8-week program designed for those ready to elevate their lifting game. Comprising four days of targeted workouts each week, this program focuses on foundational barbell exercises like the Seated Overhead Press, Bench Press, and Front Squat, ensuring comprehensive muscle engagement. Perfect for garage gym enthusiasts, you'll build power and endurance while mastering essential lifts. Get ready to transform your physique and unleash your full potential!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
65%
70%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
70%
75%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
68%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
82%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
77%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
85%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
80%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
65%
70%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
70%
75%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
70%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
72%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
72%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
82%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
75%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
85%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
77%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
65%
70%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
65%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
70%
75%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
70%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
75%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
65%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
75%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
82%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
80%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
85%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
82%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Jump Squat
3
10 reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
65%
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
65%
70%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
60%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
75%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
70%
75%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
65%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
77%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
70%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
77%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
60%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
65%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
80%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
70%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
77%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
82%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
75%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
80%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
3
5 reps
5 reps
75%
85%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
77%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
82%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
65%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
60%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6 reps
65%
4
Cable Crunch
4
8 reps
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
2 Sets
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
70%
2
Front Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
65%
3
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
4
Cable Crunch
4 Sets
15 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2 Sets
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
70%
2
Jump Squat
3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
4
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
6 Reps
65%
Day 4
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2 Sets
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
70%
2
Seated Overhead Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
8 Reps
60%
3
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3 Sets
6 Reps
75%
4
Cable Crunch
4 Sets
8 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2 Sets
3 Sets
5 Reps
5 Reps
65%
70%
2
Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)
3 Sets
8 Reps
65%
3
Shrug (Barbell)
4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4
Push Up
3 Sets
AMRAP
-