Program Description
To gain strength and muscle and also to optimize your muscles so that they can function properly and better
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Novice
- GoalAthletics, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedMar 22, 2024 01:10
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 09:01

Summary
Unleash your strength with the **Optimizing Muscle Groups** program, a comprehensive 8-week journey designed to sculpt and define your physique. Committing to 5 days a week, you'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting major muscle groups, including bodyweight dips, barbell bench presses, and dynamic pull-ups. Each session is carefully crafted to enhance muscle growth and improve overall fitness, ensuring you maximize your gains. Get ready to challenge yourself, build strength, and achieve the results you've been striving for!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Lunge
1
RPE 7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 7
6
Sit Up
1
RPE 8
7
Suitcase Carry
1
0.1 mins
RPE 7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
1
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
4
High Pull
1
RPE 8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise
1
RPE 9.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 9.5
3
Push Up
1
RPE 9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)
1
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch
1
-
5
Stretching
1
5 mins
RPE 8.5
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Sprint
1
20 mins
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 3
1
Dip (Bodyweight)1 Set
@8
2
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)1 Set
@9.5
3
Push Up1 Set
@9.5
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
@8
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)1 Set
@8.5
6
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
@8.5
Day 2
1
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
@8
2
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
@8
3
Bicep Curl (Barbell)1 Set
@8.5
4
High Pull1 Set
@8
5
Pull On Ball Exercise1 Set
@9.5
Day 4
1
Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
2
Deadlift (Paused)1 Set
-
3
Couch Stretch with Reachovers1 Set
-
4
World's Greatest Stretch1 Set
-
5
Stretching1 Set
5 mins
@8.5
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
@8
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)1 Set
@7.5
3
Lateral Lunge1 Set
@7.5
4
Lunge (Dumbbell)1 Set
@7
5
Split Squat (Dumbbell)1 Set
@7
6
Sit Up1 Set
@8
7
Suitcase Carry1 Set
0.1 mins
@7.5
8
Hip Thrust (Barbell)1 Set
@8.5
9
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)1 Set
@8
Day 5
1
Sprint1 Set
20 mins
-