Program Description
Primary goal of The Fundamentals Program is to establish a solid strength base with specifically selected foundational exercises.
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout70 minutes
- CreatedJun 29, 2024 05:49
- Last EditedFeb 17, 2025 04:12
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Skull Crusher
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Kickback
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Kickback
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Kickback
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Incline Chest Press (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Pec Deck (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Dip (Assisted)
3
6 reps
RPE 8
5
Tricep Kickback
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Reverse Cable Fly
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Underhand Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Underhand Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Underhand Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Pec Deck
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Pec Deck
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Pec Deck
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Lat Pulldown
3
6 reps
RPE 8
2
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Row (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Pec Deck
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
8 reps
RPE 7
7
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
8 reps
RPE 7
7
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
8 reps
RPE 7
7
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 7
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
8 reps
RPE 7
7
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)
2
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
8 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicycle Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
8 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicycle Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
8 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicycle Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
2
Goblet Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Single Leg Hip Thrust
3
10 reps
RPE 9
4
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Lying Leg Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 9
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
8 reps
RPE 8
7
Bicycle Crunch
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Underhand Lat Pulldown
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Face Pull
3
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Reverse Cable Fly
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Reverse Cable Fly
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6 reps
RPE 7
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Reverse Cable Fly
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)
2
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hammer Curl
2
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hammer Curl
2
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hammer Curl
2
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bent Over Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hammer Curl
2
8 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single-Leg Leg Curl
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 7
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Plank
3
0.3 mins
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single-Leg Leg Curl
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 7
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Plank
3
0.3 mins
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single-Leg Leg Curl
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 7
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Plank
3
0.3 mins
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Extension
2
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Single-Leg Leg Curl
2
15 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
15 reps
RPE 7
6
Standing Calf Raise
2
12 reps
RPE 8
7
Plank
3
0.3 mins
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 9
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 9
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 9
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 9
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
2
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 8
3
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8 reps
RPE 9
5
Standing Calf Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 9
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
6 reps
RPE 8
7
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
RPE 9
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@7
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
3
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Dip (Assisted)3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
Skull Crusher3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 2
1
Military Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@7
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
3
Reverse Cable Fly3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
4
Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Bicep Curl (Cable)2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
6 Reps
@7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
8 Reps
@7
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Leg Extension3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Lying Leg Curl3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
6
Standing Calf Raise2 Sets
8 Reps
@7
7
Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)2 Sets
12 Reps
@7
Day 4
1
Underhand Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8 Reps
@8
2
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Face Pull3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
Day 5
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
5 Reps
@7
2
Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Leg Extension2 Sets
15 Reps
@8
4
Single-Leg Leg Curl2 Sets
15 Reps
@8
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
15 Reps
@7
6
Standing Calf Raise2 Sets
12 Reps
@8
7
Plank3 Sets
0.3 mins
@8