Program Description
**Nico la Machine** is a comprehensive 12-week workout program designed to build muscle and strength through a structured routine. With 36 sessions spread across the weeks, you'll engage in a variety of exercises, including barbell deadlifts, dumbbell bench presses, and lat pulldowns, all tailored for both beginner and intermediate lifters. Each workout lasts approximately 60 minutes, ensuring an efficient yet challenging training experience. Equip yourself with a full gym setup and get ready to transform your physique with this focused training plan!
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Intermediate
- GoalMuscle
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout60 minutes
- CreatedMar 25, 2026 03:27
- Last EditedMar 25, 2026 03:47
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
12.2%
Lats
10%
Chest
10%
Front Delts
9.4%
Upper Back
8.9%
Glutes
8.3%
Biceps
7.2%
Quadriceps
6.7%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Lower Back
5%
Abs
3.3%
Forearms
2.8%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Abductors
1.7%
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
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
3-5 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover
3
10-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Barbell Row
3
8-10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
2
15-20 reps
-
5
Face Pull
2
15-20 reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
6-8 reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
2
10-15 reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
2
8-12 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 1
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
3-5 Reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
3
Barbell Row3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)2 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
5
Face Pull2 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
6
Back Extension (Weighted)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
-
7A
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
7B
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)2 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
3-5 Reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Barbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Dumbbell Bench Pullover3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
