Program Description
This brutal, silver era inspired program, will push your mental and physical limits with 20 rep squats twice a week, one all out set to failure on most accessories barring those with high stability demands and a 3x a week full body approach used before the advent of the sissy sauce. So if you've ever envied the brick shithouse at the lake and wished you could be that kind of unit, here's your chance. You'll either get stronger and come out looking you crawled out of a cave in Croatia or roll over and die!
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate, Novice
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedAug 30, 2025 06:06
- Last EditedAug 31, 2025 07:07

Summary
Unleash your inner powerhouse with the Brick Shithouse program! Over 8 weeks, you'll train three days a week, focusing on heavy compound lifts and targeted accessory work to build raw strength and muscle mass. This program features a mix of barbell and dumbbell exercises, including squats, deadlifts, and rows, designed to challenge your limits and sculpt a formidable physique. Perfect for those ready to elevate their training in a garage gym setup, Brick Shithouse will transform your body and boost your confidence—one rep at a time.
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
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
4-6 reps
7-9 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9.5
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
2
12-15 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug
1
10-12 reps
RPE 9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
1
8-10 reps
RPE 9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
20 reps
RPE 6
RPE 10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
7-9 reps
RPE 8.5
3
Kroc Row
1
15-20 reps
RPE 10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Weighted)
2
8-10 reps
RPE 8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press
2
10-12 reps
RPE 8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
1
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Trap Bar Carry
2
20-30 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
20 Reps
@6
@10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift2 Sets
7-9 Reps
@8.5
3
Kroc Row1 Set
15-20 Reps
@10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)1 Set
12-15 Reps
@10
5
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)1 Set
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)1 Set
8-10 Reps
@10
9
Trap Bar Carry2 Sets
20-30 Reps
@9
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
20 Reps
@6
@10
2
Stiff Leg Deadlift2 Sets
7-9 Reps
@8.5
3
Kroc Row1 Set
15-20 Reps
@10
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)1 Set
12-15 Reps
@10
5
Dip (Weighted)2 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@8.5
7
Incline Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)1 Set
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Rolling Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)1 Set
8-10 Reps
@10
9
Trap Bar Carry2 Sets
20-30 Reps
@9
Day 2
1
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
4-6 Reps
7-9 Reps
@6
@9.5
@9
2
Hack Squat2 Sets
12-15 Reps
@8.5
3
Chin-Up (Weighted)1 Set
8-10 Reps
@9.5
4
Trap Bar Power Shrug1 Set
10-12 Reps
@9.5
5
Bench Press (Wide Grip)2 Sets
7-9 Reps
@8.5
6
Behind-the-Neck Push Press1 Set
8-10 Reps
@9.5
7
Bicep Curl (Barbell)2 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
8
V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
8-10 Reps
@8.5
9
Trap Bar Carry2 Sets
20-30 Reps
@9