Program Description
A balanced training program, with two days of full-body training per week, for adults over 50 who need more recovery time after training
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice
- GoalPowerbuilding, Bodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length18 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedSep 10, 2025 09:26
- Last EditedSep 24, 2025 04:21

Summary
Designed specifically for those over 50, this 18-week full-body program emphasizes strength and stability with just two workouts per week. Each session incorporates essential compound movements like squats, presses, and rows, ensuring a balanced approach to muscle development. You'll engage in double progression, allowing you to steadily increase your reps and weights for continuous improvement. Equip yourself with the confidence and strength to tackle daily activities with ease!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
13.7%
Front Delts
10.8%
Lats
10.1%
Chest
9.4%
Glutes
8.6%
Upper Back
8.6%
Quadriceps
7.2%
Middle Delts
7.2%
Biceps
6.5%
Abs
5.8%
Lower Back
5.8%
Hamstrings
4.3%
Adductors
0.7%
Rear Delts
0.7%
Forearms
0.7%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
WEEK 13
WEEK 14
WEEK 15
WEEK 16
WEEK 17
WEEK 18
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Cable Crunch
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
4-6 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
10-15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 18 Weeks
Day 1
1
High Bar Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
3
Chin-Up (Assisted)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
6
Seated Dip (Machine)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
7
Cable Crunch3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Front Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
3
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
4-6 Reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
5
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
6
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
7
Back Extension (Weighted)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
