Program Description
Building glutes and core
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner
- GoalBodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout10 minutes
- CreatedFeb 13, 2025 04:47
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 12:54

Summary
Embark on an 8-week journey with Project Mikasa, a dynamic program designed to elevate your strength and endurance through a balanced mix of high-intensity interval training and steady-state cardio. Committing to 5 days a week, you'll engage in targeted workouts that include exercises like Romanian Deadlifts, High Bar Squats, and various cardio sessions to sculpt your body and boost your fitness level. Get ready to challenge yourself and achieve impressive results as you build muscle and improve cardiovascular health in just two months!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
12 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
7 reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)
2
12 reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
12 reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension
3
15 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press
1
1
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
6 reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
8
Cardio
1
15 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio
1
60 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Goblet Squat
3
10 reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing
3
12 reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise
2
15 reps
-
4
Leg Press
2
12 reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
6
Decline Crunch
2
12 reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
8 reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown
2
8 reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
-
10
Cardio
1
10 mins
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 2
1
Cardio1 Set
60 mins
-
Day 4
1
Cardio1 Set
60 mins
-
Day 1
1
Cardio1 Set
15 mins
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
8 Reps
6 Reps
-
-
-
3
Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
7 Reps
-
-
-
4
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
7 Reps
-
-
-
5
Step-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
6
Seated Hamstring Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
-
7
Reverse Hyperextension3 Sets
15 Reps
-
8
Cardio1 Set
15 mins
-
Day 3
1
Cardio1 Set
15 mins
-
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
6 Reps
-
-
-
-
3
Leg Press1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
6 Reps
-
-
-
-
4
Goblet Squat3 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
6
Leg Extension3 Sets
15 Reps
-
7
Glute Kickback (Cable)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
8
Cardio1 Set
15 mins
-
Day 5
1
Goblet Squat3 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Kettlebell Swing3 Sets
12 Reps
-
3
Lying Leg Raise2 Sets
15 Reps
-
4
Leg Press2 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
6
Decline Crunch2 Sets
12 Reps
-
7
High Bar Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
8
Lat Pulldown2 Sets
8 Reps
-
9
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
-
10
Cardio1 Set
10 mins
-