Program Description
Transitioning from beginner to intermediate
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedMay 13, 2025 02:55
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 08:07

Summary
Unlock your strength potential with the Upper/Lower Vladman program! Over the course of 8 weeks, this 4-day split focuses on building muscle and enhancing strength through a balanced combination of barbell, bodyweight, and machine exercises. Each session targets major muscle groups, ensuring comprehensive development while keeping your workouts dynamic and engaging. Get ready to push your limits and achieve your fitness goals!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
1
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
2 reps
5 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 9
RPE 8
RPE 8
2
Pull-Up (Band)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
4
8 reps
RPE 8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
5 reps
RPE 9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
15 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Concentration Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
2
2
1
8 reps
5 reps
3 reps
1 reps
RPE 8
RPE 8
RPE 9
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
15 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
8
Preacher Machine
3
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Squat (Paused)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Walking Lunge
3
RPE 10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
3
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
2 Reps
5 Reps
10 Reps
@8
@9
@9
@9
@8
@8
2
Pull-Up (Band)3 Sets
10 Reps
@10
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)4 Sets
8 Reps
@8
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)4 Sets
5 Reps
@9
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
15 Reps
@9
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
4
Leg Curl3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
20 Reps
@10
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
7
Concentration Curl3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
Day 3
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
2 Sets
2 Sets
1 Set
8 Reps
5 Reps
3 Reps
1 Reps
@8
@8
@9
@9
2
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
10 Reps
@10
4
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
5
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@9
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
15 Reps
@10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@10
8
Preacher Machine3 Sets
8 Reps
@10
Day 4
1
Deadlift (Barbell)5 Sets
5 Reps
@8
2
Squat (Paused)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
10 Reps
@10
4
Walking Lunge3 Sets
@10
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
@10
6
Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)3 Sets
@10