Program Description
# **"Shirtless Over 40" – The Minimalist Muscle Plan for Busy Men Who Want to Look Great Naked** ### **The Reality Check:** You’re in your 40s. Life is busy—career, kids, and stress chip away at your time, energy, and muscle. You don’t need to be the biggest guy in the room. You just want to: - **Rebuild lost muscle** without living in the gym. - **Look lean and confident** with your shirt off. - **Train hard and recover smarter**—no more programs that wreck you for days. This is **not a bodybuilding plan**. This is **a tactical approach to looking athletic, strong, and shirtless-ready**—without the nonsense.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- GoalAthletics, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length10 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedAug 02, 2025 07:02
- Last EditedAug 02, 2025 07:28
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
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Squat (Smith Machine)3 Sets
5-7 Reps
@9
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@9
3
Leg Extension2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
4
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
Day 3
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@9
2
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@9
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@9
4
Lying Rear Lateral Raise2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@9
Day 4
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@9
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@9
3
Seated Hamstring Curl2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
4
Calf Raise (Leg Press)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
Day 1
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@9
3
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@9
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@9