Program Description
Upper body only while back injury heals
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedFeb 10, 2025 04:33
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 09:49

Summary
Revitalize your upper body strength with this focused 8-week rehab program designed specifically for back recovery. Comprising three sessions per week, you'll engage in targeted exercises like Dumbbell Pec Flys, Barbell Bench Presses, and Incline Fly Presses, all aimed at enhancing muscle stability and promoting healing. Each workout is structured to progressively challenge your muscles while ensuring proper form and safety. Get ready to rebuild your strength and confidence, one rep at a time!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
3 reps
85%
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
70%
4
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pullover (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
5
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
5
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
15 reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)
3
10 reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
70%
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
10 reps
70%
3
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15 reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl
5
15 reps
-
6
Pull-Up (Assisted)
5
15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)5 Sets
15 Reps
-
2
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
3 Reps
85%
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
70%
4
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
15 Reps
-
5
Seated Dumbbell Curl5 Sets
15 Reps
-
6
Pullover (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)5 Sets
15 Reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
15 Reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl5 Sets
15 Reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)5 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)3 Sets
10 Reps
70%
Day 3
1
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)5 Sets
15 Reps
-
2
Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
15 Reps
-
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl5 Sets
15 Reps
-
4
Pullover (Dumbbell)5 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Shrug (Trap Bar)3 Sets
10 Reps
70%
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
-