XLARGE: ULPPL

by Joe Ferreri

Program Description

ULPPL program with both strength and size in mind. Goal over the course of the program is to continue to push your limits by increasing the %’s on bench and squat, and progressive overload your accessories. Feel free to replace RDL on the lower day with an actual deadlift if you please, I’d suggest a 3x3 at 85% of your max for weeks 1-4 and then raising it to 87.5% weeks 4-8. Optional: take a deload between weeks 4 and 5 if your CNS is fried. Additionally: after the program, take 2-3 days off and retest your maxes, seen how you progressed. If you didn’t hit a PR, I’d suggest taking a deload for 2 weeks, as your CNS is most likely fried. Run the first first 4 weeks of the gram again, and retest.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Intermediate
  • Goal
    Powerbuilding, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    90 minutes
  • Created
    Dec 10, 2025 03:16
  • Last Edited
    Dec 10, 2025 04:23
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
13.5%
Hamstrings
10.5%
Biceps
9.4%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Front Delts
8.5%
Glutes
7.6%
Lats
7%
Upper Back
7%
Chest
7%
Abs
4.1%
Forearms
3.8%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Lower Back
2.6%
Adductors
2%
Calves
1.8%
Rear Delts
1.2%
Abductors
1.2%
Other
0.6%
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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 (Paused)
3
6 reps
80%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
80%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
80%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
82%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
82%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
82%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
82%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
6 reps
82%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-10 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
6 reps
RPE 9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
4
Leg Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Walk
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
92%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
92%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3
3 reps
92%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
10 reps
RPE 9
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
3 reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 3
1
Walk
1 Set
-
Day 5
1
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
2
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
4
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4 Sets
10 Reps
@9
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3 Sets
6 Reps
80%
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@9
3
Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)
3 Sets
8 Reps
@9
4
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
3 Sets
AMRAP
-
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Hack Squat
3 Sets
6 Reps
@9.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
6 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
4
Leg Curl
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
5
Hip Adductor (Machine)
2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8
6
Hip Abductor (Machine)
2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Paused)
3 Sets
3 Reps
90%
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
3
Overhead Press (Machine)
2 Sets
10 Reps
@9
4
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8
5
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
6
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 6
1
Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
3 Reps
80%
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
4
Leg Curl
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
5
Seated Calf Raise
3 Sets
10 Reps
@8