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Program Description
Superman Workout - Upper Body Focus from Dr. Mike Israetel and Renaissance Periodization. Adopted to my gym and preferences 5 days / week; 2 lower, 2 upper + arms
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout40 minutes
- CreatedFeb 18, 2024 03:55
- Last EditedJun 19, 2025 08:23

Summary
Unleash your inner strength with the RP Superman Program, a comprehensive 6-week training regimen designed for serious lifters. Committing to 5 days a week, you'll tackle a variety of exercises, including dumbbell incline bench presses and barbell squats, all structured to maximize muscle growth and enhance overall performance. With a focus on maintaining a 3 RIR (reps in reserve), this program ensures you're pushing your limits while prioritizing safety and technique. Equip yourself with the tools needed for transformation and elevate your training to new heights!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
T-Bar Row
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Good Morning
2
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Face Pull
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lying Leg Curl
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
2
Y Raise
3
8-15 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
4
Lat Prayer
2
8-15 reps
RPE 7
5
Push Up
2
AMRAP
RPE 7
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 1
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
2
Chest Fly (Cable)2 Sets
10-15 Reps
@7
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
4
Upright Row (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
T-Bar Row3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@7
2
Good Morning2 Sets
6-10 Reps
@7
3
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Lat Pulldown2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
2
Seated Row (Cable)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
3
Bench Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
4
Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
5
Face Pull3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
Day 4
1
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
2
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
3
Lying Leg Curl2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
Day 5
1
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
2
Y Raise3 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
4
Lat Prayer2 Sets
8-15 Reps
@7
5
Push Up2 Sets
AMRAP
@7