Program Description
To build an impressive upper body in the shortest amount of time. As a dad to young children, my time is limited but my desire to look good still remains! This program is built for speed by only focusing on the areas that provide the most bang for your buck looks wise without committing huge amounts of time in the gym. It follows a volumised approach by adding sets each week, fool-proofing the progression scheme.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedFeb 01, 2025 06:07
- Last EditedMay 16, 2025 04:46
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Row (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Lat Prayer
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
4C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Lat Prayer
3
10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4C
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Row (Machine)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Lat Prayer
4
10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
4C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Row (Machine)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Lat Prayer
5
10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
4C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
RPE 8
3B
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
RPE 8
3B
Shrug (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lat Prayer
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
-
3C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lat Prayer
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Machine)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lat Prayer
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
3C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Machine)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Lat Prayer
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
3C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)
5
10 reps
RPE 8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Seated Row (Machine)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4A
Lat Prayer2 Sets
10 Reps
@9
4B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)2 Sets
15 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Seated Row (Machine)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3A
Lat Prayer2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3B
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
-
3C
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3A
Shrug (Barbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3B
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)2 Sets
15 Reps
@8