Program Description
This Garage gym friendly program is designed to take out all the guess work from adapting a routine to the barebones Garage gym most of us have at home. This was based on the principles of Lyle Mcdonald and 5/3/1.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalMuscle & Sculpting, Powerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedJun 30, 2025 04:59
- Last EditedJun 30, 2025 05:48
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)
3
15 reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise
4
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
8 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)
3
12 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
3
Goblet Squat
3
15 reps
-
4
Good Morning
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Calf Raise
4
20 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
-
2
One Arm Bent Over Row
3
12 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
5
10 reps
-
5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
3
12 reps
-
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Standing Calf Raise4 Sets
15 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
-
2
Barbell Row4 Sets
8 Reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
-
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)5 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Bench Press (Close Grip)3 Sets
12 Reps
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6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
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7
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10 Reps
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8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10 Reps
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Day 3
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)4 Sets
12 Reps
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2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
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3
Goblet Squat3 Sets
15 Reps
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4
Good Morning3 Sets
15 Reps
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5
Seated Calf Raise4 Sets
20 Reps
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Day 4
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
12 Reps
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2
One Arm Bent Over Row3 Sets
12 Reps
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3
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
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4
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)5 Sets
10 Reps
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5
Bicep Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
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6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
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7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
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