Program Description
To gain muscle and strength with an intermediate workout program.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Intermediate
- GoalAthletics, Bodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length6 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedMay 26, 2025 06:07
- Last EditedOct 18, 2025 05:50

Summary
Transform your physique with the Dawson Strength program, a comprehensive 6-week journey designed for serious lifters. Committing to six days a week, you'll engage in a balanced mix of push, pull, and leg workouts, utilizing a full gym setup to maximize your gains. Each session is meticulously crafted to target key muscle groups, ensuring you build strength and muscle effectively. Get ready to elevate your training and achieve impressive results!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
12.9%
Biceps
12.2%
Chest
10.4%
Upper Back
9.1%
Front Delts
8.1%
Quadriceps
7.8%
Lats
7.4%
Hamstrings
6.6%
Middle Delts
6%
Rear Delts
4.7%
Abs
4.4%
Calves
3.9%
Glutes
2.9%
Forearms
2.3%
Lower Back
1%
Abductors
0.4%
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
1
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
6-10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
8 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
6-10 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-10 reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
6-10 reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
1
1
2
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
6-8 reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension
3
10-12 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10-12 reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise
3
10 reps
-
5
Leg Press
3
8-10 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)
2
8-10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
1
12-15 reps
-
-
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
10-12 reps
-
2
Hammer Curl
2
1
10-12 reps
8-10 reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)
2
8 reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck
2
1
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Extension
2
10 reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise
3
12-15 reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)
3
-
Week 1
1 / 6 Weeks
Day 3
1
Hack Squat1 Set
1 Set
2 Sets
10-12 Reps
8-10 Reps
6-8 Reps
-
-
-
2
Leg Extension3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
4
Seated Calf Raise3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Leg Press3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
3
Skull Crusher (Barbell)2 Sets
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
4
Bench Press (Close Grip)2 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Chest Press (Machine)2 Sets
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
7
Chest Fly (Cable)2 Sets
1 Set
12-15 Reps
-
-
-
Day 2
1
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
4
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
6
Rear Delt Fly (Machine)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
Day 5
1
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
2
Hammer Curl2 Sets
1 Set
10-12 Reps
8-10 Reps
-
-
3
Seated Row (Cable)2 Sets
8 Reps
-
4
Straight Arm Pulldown2 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Reverse Pec Deck2 Sets
1 Set
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
6
Bicep Curl (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 6
1
Leg Extension2 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Lying Leg Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Seated Calf Raise3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
4
Abs Crunch (Machine)3 Sets
-
5
Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)3 Sets
-
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
1 Set
1 Set
10-12 Reps
8-10 Reps
6-8 Reps
-
-
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Chest Fly (Cable)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)2 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
8 Reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
-