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4-day Upper/Lower program with busy or late shifts

by Will M.

Program Description

This 4-day Upper/Lower program is tailored for intermediate lifters who work late shifts or have variable schedules. It focuses on building lean muscle, increasing strength, with particular emphasis on chest, back, shoulders, and legs. Workouts use RPE-based sets to allow auto-regulation: intensity can be adjusted depending on daily energy levels, making it easy to stay consistent even after long shifts. Light or lower-energy days should focus on main lifts and 2–3 accessory movements to maintain progress without over-fatiguing, while full rest days are prioritized to maximize recovery, growth, and performance. This program encourages progressive overload on both compound and accessory lifts, while remaining flexible around work demands—perfect for anyone balancing demanding jobs with consistent strength and hypertrophy training. Once 6 Weeks is done, restart stronger.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Beginner, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Muscle, Strength
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    6 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Mar 23, 2026 04:04
  • Last Edited
    Mar 23, 2026 04:19
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Hamstrings
11.3%
Glutes
10.5%
Quadriceps
10.4%
Triceps
10.3%
Front Delts
9%
Chest
7.2%
Lats
7.2%
Upper Back
7.2%
Biceps
5.2%
Lower Back
5%
Abs
4.2%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Calves
3.1%
Adductors
1.8%
Rear Delts
1.8%
Forearms
1.5%
Abductors
0.8%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
RPE 7
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 7
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
2
6-8 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Leg Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Leg Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Leg Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Leg Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
4-6 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Leg Press
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Back Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press
2
10 reps
RPE 7-8
5
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Press (Machine)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Pulldown
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
1
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 7.5
RPE 8
RPE 8.5
RPE 9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8-9
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 7-8
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7-8
4
Hamstring Curl
2
10-12 reps
RPE 7
5
Seated Calf Raise
2
12-15 reps
RPE 7
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
2
10 reps
RPE 8
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
@7
@8
@8.5
@9
2
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
@7-8
@7-8
@7-8
@7-8
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
@8
@8
@9
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
@7.5-8.5
@7.5-8.5
@7.5-8.5
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@9
@9
@9
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
4-6 Reps
@7
@8
@8.5
@9
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
6-8 Reps
@7.5-8.5
@7.5-8.5
@7.5-8.5
3
Back Extension
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
4
Leg Press
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
10 Reps
10 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
5
Hamstring Curl
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
6
Standing Calf Raise
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@9
@9
@9
Day 3
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
@7.5
@8
@8.5
@9
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8
@8
@8
@8
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
4
Lat Pulldown
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@9-10
@9-10
@9-10
@9-10
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
Day 4
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
8-10 Reps
@7.5
@8
@8.5
@9
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
10 Reps
10 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
3
Leg Extension
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@9-10
@9-10
@9-10
4
Hamstring Curl
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
10-12 Reps
@8-9
@8-9
@8-9
5
Seated Calf Raise
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
12-15 Reps
@9
@9
@9
6
Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)
1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10 Reps
10 Reps
10 Reps
@8
@8
@8