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EXPRESS GAINS: A minimalist hypertrophy program

by AkshayAzariah
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Program Description

Express Gains is a minimalist hypertrophy routine put together for the busy individuals in life — from the college students to casual-lifting beach body enthusiasts, and everybody in between. The program is founded on heavy, multi-joint movements that give you the most bang for your buck whilst requiring minimal setup times. A dynamic double-progression scheme is employed to ensure progress at all levels: whether you're a mere novice or an intermediate, you will make gains. How to run: - When you hit the listed number of reps for any *one* set, make the smallest increment in weight for that 1 set. Keep the weight the same for the other set until you once again hit the listed number of reps. - Take enough rest between successive workouts. This means sleeping and eating enough (preferably in a slight caloric surplus), as well as taking a day off after a workout. - Stick to the RPE listed. 8 means you could've completed two more reps; typically, the concentric/lifting portion will have slowed down to about half the original. RPE 10 indicates a maximal effort.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding, Bodyweight Fitness, Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    40 minutes
  • Created
    Jan 28, 2024 12:38
  • Last Edited
    Jun 18, 2025 12:50

Summary

Unlock your potential with EXPRESS GAINS, an 8-week minimalist hypertrophy program designed for those who want to build muscle efficiently. With just three training days per week, you’ll focus on compound movements and targeted exercises that maximize your gains without overwhelming your schedule. Each session includes a blend of dumbbell and bodyweight exercises, ensuring you hit all major muscle groups while keeping things simple and effective. Get ready to transform your physique and elevate your training game!
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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
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
1
12 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1
1
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
5
Hammer Curl
1
1
8 reps
6 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
10 reps
RPE 10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 3
1
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
@9
@8
2
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
10 Reps
@9
@8
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
1 Set
10 Reps
@10
4
Seated Calf Raise
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
12 Reps
@9
@10
Day 2
1
Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
10 Reps
@9
@8
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
12 Reps
@9
@8
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
10 Reps
@9
@8
4
Seated Dumbbell Curl
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
6 Reps
@9
@10
5
Hammer Curl
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
6 Reps
@9
@10
Day 1
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
@9
@8
2
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
10 Reps
@9
@8
3
Dip (Bodyweight)
2 Sets
10 Reps
@10
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
@9
@10
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
@9
@10