Platesmith
Free in Platesmith. Start this program in the app and it fills in your weights, times your rests and moves the weight up for you. No subscription needed for any program.
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How it progresses
A five week block. Effort rises week by week, and after each session you answer three quick questions (pump, soreness, workload) so next week's sets go up or down to match. Week five is a lighter deload week, then the next block starts.
The workouts
Every exercise can be swapped in the app for one that works the same muscles, so missing equipment never stops you.
Upper A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | 3 × 6-10 |
| Barbell Row | 3 × 8-12 |
| Overhead Press | 2 × 8-12 |
| Barbell Curl | 2 × 10-12 |
| Close-grip Bench Press | 2 × 8-12 |
Lower A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Back Squat | 3 × 6-10 |
| Romanian Deadlift | 3 × 8-12 |
| Barbell Hip Thrust | 2 × 10-15 |
| Barbell Floor Calf Raise | 3 × 12-15 |
Upper B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Incline Barbell Bench Press | 3 × 8-12 |
| Pendlay Row | 3 × 6-10 |
| Barbell Upright Row | 2 × 10-15 |
| Skull Crusher | 2 × 10-12 |
| Reverse Curl | 2 × 10-15 |
Lower B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Front Squat | 3 × 6-10 |
| Good Morning | 3 × 8-12 |
| Pause Squat | 2 × 5-8 |
| Barbell Floor Calf Raise | 3 × 12-15 |
Similar programs
- Garage Gym: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Barbell Only: Full Body Muscle (3 day)
- Barbell Only: Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.