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APOLLO: Efficient Aesthetic Focused Training

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Written by Josh Brett
Published on Feb 06, 2026
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12 week, 3 day per week training program designed to build an aesthetic, athletic phyisque without living in the gym.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This is a 12–week, 3–day–per–week training program designed to build an aesthetic, athletic physique without living in the gym.

The focus is on time–tested lifts, intelligent progression, and the muscle groups that make the biggest visual difference: shoulders, chest, arms, lats, and abs. Every exercise earns its place.

There’s no fluff, no novelty for the sake of it.

The program is structured into clear training blocks, starting with a foundation phase to dial in technique and build momentum, progressing into higher–volume work, and finishing with a focused peak phase that pushes close to failure for maximum results.

Intensity and workload increase gradually, allowing consistent progress while managing fatigue.

Training runs on a simple upper / lower / upper split, keeping sessions efficient and easy to recover from.

Supersets are used strategically to save time and increase training density without compromising performance on the big lifts.

This program is ideal for:

– Busy guys who can train 3x per week.
– Lifters who want visible results without overcomplicated routines
– Anyone stuck in the “skinny–fat” phase looking to build muscle and structure
– Those who value sustainability, structure, and long–term progress

If you follow the plan as written, you’ll finish the 12 weeks stronger, leaner, and more physically

balanced.

Good luck!

If you want personalized programming & nutrition guidance from me, check out my coaching app:
https://www.coachos-app.com/joshbrett

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice, Intermediate
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding, Athletics
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Days Per Week
    3 days
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Upper Back
13.7%
Triceps
12.6%
Hamstrings
10.1%
Front Delts
9.2%
Lats
9%
Quadriceps
7.8%
Glutes
7.8%
Chest
7.3%
Biceps
6.9%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Abs
4.6%
Rear Delts
1.7%
Abductors
1.4%
Lower Back
1.3%
Forearms
1.1%
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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
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Barbell Row
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Barbell Row
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 8
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
3
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
3
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
4
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
4
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
4
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
4
5-7 reps
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
4
6-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
1
2
5-7 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
1
2
5-7 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
1
2
5-7 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Barbell Row
1
2
5-7 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Leg Press
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Hammer Curl (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5
Decline Crunch (Weighted)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 7
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
3
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
1
2
8-10 reps
8-12 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4A
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
2
10-12 reps
RPE 9
4B
Bayesian Curl
2
8-10 reps
RPE 9
5
Face Pull
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
2
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 7
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 7
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 8
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 8
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
6-10 reps
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
5-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
1
2
6-8 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
2
Military Press (Barbell)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
1
2
5-7 reps
8-10 reps
RPE 9
RPE 8
4
Leg Curl
2
8-12 reps
RPE 9
5A
Standing Pullover (Cable)
2
12-15 reps
RPE 9
5B
Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
RPE 9
6
Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)
2
10-15 reps
RPE 9
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