Program Description
Terrible Tony’s Basic Strength Program is a 3-day-per-week full-body workout plan designed for beginner to intermediate lifters. Each session combines compound and regular lifts to maximize functional strength and muscle growth while keeping workouts under 60 minutes. With an additional two days of cardio, this plan supports overall fitness, endurance, and a balanced routine.
Program Overview
- LevelNovice, Beginner
- GoalAthletics, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentGarage Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedJan 25, 2025 03:23
- Last EditedJan 25, 2025 03:48
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
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
3
10 reps
8 reps
RPE 6
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
2
3
15 reps
12 reps
RPE 6
RPE 9
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
6
Side Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
RPE 6
2
Cardio
1
20-40 mins
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
5
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)
3
-
3
Lat Pulldown
4
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
5
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise
3
-
6
Face Pull
5
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Cardio (Zone 2)
1
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio
1
20-30 mins
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press
3
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
4
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)
2
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Barbell)2 Sets
3 Sets
10 Reps
8 Reps
@6
@9
2
Bench Press (Barbell)2 Sets
3 Sets
10 Reps
8 Reps
@6
@7.5
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)1 Set
3 Sets
10 Reps
8 Reps
@6
@8
4
Face Pull2 Sets
3 Sets
15 Reps
12 Reps
@6
@9
5
Plank3 Sets
1 mins
@10
6
Side Plank3 Sets
1 mins
@10
Day 2
1
Cardio (Zone 2)1 Set
5-10 mins
@6
2
Cardio1 Set
20-40 mins
@7
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)5 Sets
-
2
Pull-Up (Assisted)3 Sets
-
3
Lat Pulldown4 Sets
-
4
Bent Over Row (Barbell)5 Sets
-
5
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
-
6
Face Pull5 Sets
-
Day 4
1
Cardio (Zone 2)1 Set
5-10 mins
-
2
Cardio1 Set
20-30 mins
-
Day 5
1
Leg Press3 Sets
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)4 Sets
-
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
4
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
-
5
Seated Hamstring Curl3 Sets
-
6
Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
-
7
Farmer's Walk (Weighted)2 Sets
-