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Program Description
Strength + BodyBuilding
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedJan 21, 2024 08:07
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 12:33

Summary
Transform your physique with the **BodyBuilding Academia** program, a comprehensive 12-week journey designed for serious lifters. Committing just four days a week, you'll engage in targeted workouts that emphasize both upper and lower body strength, utilizing a full gym's worth of equipment. Each session is packed with proven exercises like the Bench Press, Romanian Deadlift, and Cable Tricep Extensions, ensuring you build muscle effectively while enhancing your overall fitness. Ready to elevate your training and achieve your bodybuilding goals? Let’s get started!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
5
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
6
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 7
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15-22 reps
RPE 10
5
Reverse Pec Deck
1
-
6
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
7
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
-
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9.5
3
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
5
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
6
Push Up
3
10-15 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
5
Leg Extension
3
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
1
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
-
5
Leg Extension
1
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
5
Leg Extension
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
3
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
6
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
1
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
1
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
1
-
6
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
1
-
7
Seated Row (Cable)
1
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
3
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension
3
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
-
6
Seated Row (Cable)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
1
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
1
-
3
Pendlay Row
1
-
4
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
1
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
-
6
Tricep Extension (Cable)
1
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
-
2
Pendlay Row
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)
3
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
2
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
2
Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
12-15 Reps
@9.5
3
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
-
5
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@7
6
Push Up3 Sets
10-15 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
-
2
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
-
3
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
-
4
Seated Hamstring Curl3 Sets
-
5
Leg Extension3 Sets
-
Day 4
1
Squat (Paused)3 Sets
-
2
Pendlay Row3 Sets
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)3 Sets
-
4
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)2 Sets
-
5
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
Day 3
1
Incline Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
-
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
3
Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension3 Sets
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
-
5
Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
-
6
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
-