Program Description
Embark on a transformative 6-week journey with Merja’s training plan, designed specifically for beginners looking to build strength and muscle in a garage gym setting. This program features 18 workouts spread across six weeks, each lasting approximately 50 minutes. You'll engage in a balanced mix of cardio and resistance training, targeting all major muscle groups through a variety of machine and bodyweight exercises. Get ready to elevate your fitness level and achieve your bodybuilding goals with this structured and effective plan!
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedJun 23, 2025 06:14
- Last EditedJun 23, 2025 06:56
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
5
Leg Curl
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Standing Calf Raise
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press
1
2
6-10 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
3
Lat Pulldown
1
2
4-6 reps
6-10 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)
2
7-10 reps
RPE 8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Cardio1 Set
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press1 Set
2 Sets
6-10 Reps
6-10 Reps
@6
@8
3
Chest Press (Machine)1 Set
2 Sets
6-10 Reps
6-10 Reps
@6
@8
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)1 Set
2 Sets
6-10 Reps
6-10 Reps
@6
@8
5
Leg Curl2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
6
Lateral Raise (Machine)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
7
Standing Calf Raise2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
8
Abs Crunch (Machine)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Cardio1 Set
20-40 mins
-
Day 3
1
Cardio1 Set
5 mins
-
2
Leg Press1 Set
2 Sets
6-10 Reps
6-10 Reps
@6
@8
3
Lat Pulldown1 Set
2 Sets
4-6 Reps
6-10 Reps
@6
@8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
5
Leg Extension2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8
7
Tricep Extension (Machine)2 Sets
7-10 Reps
@8
8
Back Extension (Weighted)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@8