Program Description
Maintaining muscle while cutting
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Novice
- GoalBodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting, Bodyweight Fitness
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedMar 03, 2024 11:10
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 07:46

Summary
Transform your physique with the Cutting Split program, designed for serious lifters looking to shred fat and build lean muscle over four intense weeks. Commit to six days of targeted workouts that focus on major muscle groups, including legs and shoulders, with exercises like the Smith Machine Split Squat and Machine Lateral Raises. This program combines high-intensity sets with strategic rest periods to maximize your results. Get ready to push your limits and reveal your hard-earned gains!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 8
2
One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15-18 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 8
2
One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15-18 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 8
2
One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15-18 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 8
2
One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
15-18 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
6-8 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
11-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
4
High Row
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
6-8 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
11-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
4
High Row
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
6-8 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
11-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
4
High Row
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
6-8 reps
10-12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)
2
11-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
4
High Row
3
12-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)
4
12-18 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15-20 reps
RPE 7
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-1 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Leg Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15-20 reps
RPE 7
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-1 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Leg Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15-20 reps
RPE 7
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-1 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Leg Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
5
15-20 reps
RPE 7
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-1 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
3
Leg Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-13 reps
RPE 7
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Bayesian Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-13 reps
RPE 7
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Bayesian Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-13 reps
RPE 7
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Bayesian Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10-13 reps
RPE 7
2
Pec Deck (Machine)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Bayesian Curl
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
1
12-15 reps
15-20 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
T-Bar Row
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Hammer Curl
3
16-21 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
20-30 reps
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
1
12-15 reps
15-20 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
T-Bar Row
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Hammer Curl
3
16-21 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
20-30 reps
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
1
12-15 reps
15-20 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
T-Bar Row
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Hammer Curl
3
16-21 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
20-30 reps
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
1
12-15 reps
15-20 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
2
T-Bar Row
4
12-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Hammer Curl
3
16-21 reps
RPE 7
4
Skull Crusher
3
15-20 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
20-30 reps
RPE 7
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Leg Press
2
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Leg Press
2
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Leg Press
2
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Leg Press
2
15-20 reps
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 6
1
Split Squat Front Foot Elevated (Smith Machine)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@7
2
Leg Press2 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
Day 1
1
Lateral Raise (Machine)4 Sets
12-15 Reps
@8
2
One Arm Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
15-18 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Chest Press (Machine)2 Sets
1 Set
6-8 Reps
10-12 Reps
@7
@7
2
Pec Fly (Dumbbell)2 Sets
11-15 Reps
@7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@7
4
High Row3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)4 Sets
12-18 Reps
@7
6
Tricep Extension (Barbell)4 Sets
12-18 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)5 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
2
High Bar Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
1 Set
8-10 Reps
8-1 Reps
@7
@7
3
Leg Curl3 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
Day 4
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10-13 Reps
@7
2
Pec Deck (Machine)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
3
Lat Pulldown4 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
4
Bayesian Curl3 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
Day 5
1
Incline Chest Press (Machine)3 Sets
1 Set
12-15 Reps
15-20 Reps
@7
@7
2
T-Bar Row4 Sets
12-15 Reps
@7
3
Hammer Curl3 Sets
16-21 Reps
@7
4
Skull Crusher3 Sets
15-20 Reps
@7
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)4 Sets
20-30 Reps
@7