Program Description
This program is beginner friendly upper lower, 5 days a week, 3 upper and 2 lower. Most beginners hate training legs so it’s low volume on legs. Moderate volume on upper body. Emphasis on chest back and shoulders with adequate arm volume for a proportionate physique. Pushing and raising and curling (other than leg curls) exercises should be slow on way down and fast on way up Pulling should be fast on way down and slow on.way up Don’t forget to progressively overload
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedJan 23, 2024 03:29
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 11:37

Summary
Unlock your potential with the "Beginners Guide to Aesthetics: 5 Day Upper Lower" program! Over the next 8 weeks, you'll engage in a well-structured routine that alternates between upper and lower body workouts, designed to build strength and enhance your physique. Each week features five training days packed with effective exercises like the Incline Bench Press and Lat Pulldown, ensuring you target all major muscle groups. Perfect for those new to lifting, this program combines foundational movements with progressive overload to help you achieve your aesthetic goals confidently. Get ready to transform your body and elevate your fitness journey!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
4
5-10 reps
RPE 10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Hammer Curl
3
5-10 reps
RPE 10
4A
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-12 reps
RPE 10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
7-12 reps
RPE 10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Curl
4
6-12 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
5-7 reps
RPE 10
3
Leg Extension
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
5-15 reps
RPE 9-10
5
Sit Up
1
AMRAP
RPE 8.5-10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)
4
6-10 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
7-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Reverse Pec Deck
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Row (Machine)
2
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
@10
2
Lat Pulldown4 Sets
5-10 Reps
@10
3A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
7-12 Reps
@10
3B
Hammer Curl3 Sets
5-10 Reps
@10
4A
Face Pull3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@10
4B
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Leg Curl4 Sets
6-12 Reps
@10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)4 Sets
5-7 Reps
@10
3
Leg Extension2 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)2 Sets
5-15 Reps
@9-10
5
Sit Up1 Set
AMRAP
@8.5-10
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
2
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown3 Sets
6-12 Reps
@10
3A
Reverse Pec Deck2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
3B
Pec Deck (Machine)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@10
4
Shoulder Press (Machine)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)2 Sets
7-12 Reps
@10
6A
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
6B
Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@10
Day 4
1
Leg Curl4 Sets
6-12 Reps
@10
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)3 Sets
5-7 Reps
@10
3
Leg Extension3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
4
Decline Crunch (Weighted)2 Sets
5-15 Reps
@9-10
5
Sit Up1 Set
AMRAP
@8.5-10
Day 5
1
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
2
Incline Fly Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-10 Reps
@10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
7-12 Reps
@10
4
Reverse Pec Deck2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
5
Seated Row (Machine)2 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
6A
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
6B
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10