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Program Description
Kris’s Upper/Lower Program is a comprehensive 12-week training plan designed to build strength and muscle through a balanced approach. With 48 workout sessions, this program alternates between upper and lower body workouts, ensuring all major muscle groups are effectively targeted. Each session includes a variety of compound and isolation exercises, emphasizing progressive overload to maximize gains. Get ready to elevate your training and achieve your fitness goals with this structured and dynamic program!
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout40 minutes
- CreatedOct 12, 2025 12:43
- Last EditedNov 29, 2025 11:22
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
10.8%
Upper Back
10.8%
Biceps
10.2%
Abs
9.1%
Quadriceps
8.5%
Glutes
8%
Hamstrings
7.4%
Front Delts
6.3%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Calves
5.7%
Lats
5.1%
Lower Back
5.1%
Chest
4.5%
Forearms
1.7%
Adductors
1.1%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Hammer Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Standing Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Dip (Weighted)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
2
4-6 reps
RPE 9
3
Shrug (Barbell)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Cable Crunch
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 3
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
2
Chin-Up (Weighted)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
3
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9
Day 4
1
Front Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
2
Deadlift (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
3
Shrug (Barbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
4
Single Leg Calf Raise2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
5
Cable Crunch2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
3
Shrug (Barbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
4
Standing Calf Raise2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
5
Cable Crunch2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
2
Bent Over Row (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)2 Sets
4-6 Reps
@9
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
5
Hammer Curl2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
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4.00 / 5
Kris K.Age 36, Man
16 days ago
5 weeks complete
8 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Marginal modifications
Great program for a busy dad
