Power of Ten

by Gerri P.

Program Description

This program is based on Adam Zickerman's Power-of-10 fitness book. This program offers 30 minute workout sessions, once or twice per week, with an emphasis on rest and recovery on your days off. The principle behind The Power of 10 is simple: by lifting weights in slow motion, making each rep last 20 seconds (10 seconds lifting and 10 seconds lowering) instead of the typical 7 seconds, you can maximize muscle transformation. Go from exercise to exercise with minimum delay. The short workouts are so effective that your body will need days to recover and repair properly. You may stimulate lean muscle formation more efficiently and safely than regular weight lifting or aerobics. The fitness book has guidance on switching to once-a-week routines once body recovery extends from 3-4 to 5-7 days, alternative routines, and more information.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Garage Gym
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    30 minutes
  • Created
    Dec 31, 2025 06:08
  • Last Edited
    Dec 31, 2025 06:30
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Quadriceps
9.3%
Hamstrings
9.3%
Lats
9.3%
Upper Back
9.3%
Biceps
9.3%
Chest
9.3%
Triceps
9.3%
Front Delts
9.3%
Glutes
7%
Abs
4.7%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Abductors
2.3%
Forearms
2.3%
Lower Back
2.3%
Rear Delts
2.3%
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Lat Pulldown
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 9
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hamstring Curl
1
8 reps
RPE 10
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1
8 reps
RPE 10
Week 1
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Day 1
1
Leg Press
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
2
Lat Pulldown
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
3
Chest Press (Machine)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
4
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
5
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
Day 2
1
Hamstring Curl
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
2
Leg Extension (Banded)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
3
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
4
Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9
6
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
1 Set
8 Reps
@9