Program Description
6 weeks. 3 days. Strength, Bodyweight, and Accessory Lifts.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Bodyweight Fitness
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedJun 21, 2025 12:00
- Last EditedJun 25, 2025 04:43

Summary
Unlock your strength potential with "A Reasonable Amount of Effort," a 6-week program designed for those ready to commit to three focused training days each week. This program combines barbell and bodyweight exercises, including squats, deadlifts, and pull-ups, to build muscle and enhance functional strength. With a balanced approach, you'll engage multiple muscle groups while keeping your workouts efficient and effective. Perfect for garage gym enthusiasts, this plan will help you achieve noticeable gains without overwhelming your schedule. Get ready to challenge yourself and see results!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
2
21 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
21 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
21 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
21 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
21 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
4-6 reps
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
5
Barbell Row
1
1
1
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
10-12 reps
-
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)
3
21 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
1
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
1
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
1
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
1
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
1
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
1
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
2
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
1
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
1
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
1
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
1
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
2
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
1
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
2
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
1
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
1
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
2
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
2
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
2
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
2
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
2
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
1
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
2
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
2
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
2
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
2
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Push Up
3
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)
1
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up
1
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row
2
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat
2
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat
2
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist
2
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold
2
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)
2
AMRAP
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
2
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
2
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
12-15 reps
-
3
Leg Extension
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Spoto Press
1
1
1
6 reps
8 reps
10 reps
-
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)
1
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
12 reps
-
-
-
6
Kroc Row
1
1
1
8 reps
10 reps
12 reps
-
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
4-6 Reps
6-8 Reps
-
-
3
Bench Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
4
Military Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
5
Barbell Row1 Set
1 Set
6-8 Reps
8-10 Reps
-
-
6
21s (EZ Bar)2 Sets
21 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Push Up1 Set
AMRAP
-
2
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
AMRAP
-
3
Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)1 Set
AMRAP
-
4
Wide Grip Pull-Up1 Set
AMRAP
-
5
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
AMRAP
-
6
Inverted Row1 Set
AMRAP
-
7
Dip (Bodyweight)1 Set
AMRAP
-
8
Pike Push Up1 Set
AMRAP
-
9
Sissy Squat1 Set
AMRAP
-
10
Cossack Squat1 Set
AMRAP
-
11
Russian Twist1 Set
AMRAP
-
12
Hollow Hold1 Set
1 mins
-
13
Calf Raise (Bodyweight)1 Set
AMRAP
-
Day 3
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
2
Lying Leg Curl2 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
3
Leg Extension2 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
4
Spoto Press1 Set
1 Set
6 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
5
Standing Behind Neck Shoulder Press (Barbell)1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
10 Reps
-
-
6
Kroc Row1 Set
1 Set
8 Reps
10 Reps
-
-
7
Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
12-15 Reps
-