Program Description
Jeff Cavaliere, the founder of ATHLEAN-X, has updated his Perfect Science-Based Workout series for 2025. Cavaliere emphasizes the importance of incorporating a variety of exercises and movements to target different muscle groups effectively. He also highlights the benefits of performing workouts multiple times a week for better results. This workout focuses on Chest, Back, Legs, Triceps, Biceps and Shoulder muscle groups paired up to effectively stimulate and grow each muscle group by hitting each group twice across six days of training each week.
Program Overview
- LevelBeginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
- GoalMuscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedMar 09, 2025 11:04
- Last EditedMay 03, 2025 02:48
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded External Rotation
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Deficit Push Up
1
RPE 10
6
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lying Tricep Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Tricep Kickback
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Cobra Pushups
1
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded External Rotation
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Deficit Push Up
1
RPE 10
6
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lying Tricep Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Tricep Kickback
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Cobra Pushups
1
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded External Rotation
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Deficit Push Up
1
RPE 10
6
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lying Tricep Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Tricep Kickback
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Cobra Pushups
1
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded External Rotation
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Deficit Push Up
1
RPE 10
6
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lying Tricep Extension
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
9
Tricep Kickback
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Cobra Pushups
1
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Scap Pull Down
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Straight Arm Pushdown
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 10
6
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Barbell Strict Curl
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cross Body Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cable Stretch Drag Curls
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Mentzer Pulldown (Trap Set)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Scap Pull Down
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Straight Arm Pushdown
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 10
6
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Barbell Strict Curl
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cross Body Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cable Stretch Drag Curls
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Mentzer Pulldown (Trap Set)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Scap Pull Down
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Straight Arm Pushdown
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 10
6
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Barbell Strict Curl
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cross Body Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cable Stretch Drag Curls
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Mentzer Pulldown (Trap Set)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Scap Pull Down
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Straight Arm Pushdown
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
RPE 10
6
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
7
Barbell Strict Curl
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cross Body Hammer Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cable Stretch Drag Curls
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Mentzer Pulldown (Trap Set)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Reverse Hyperextension
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Rear Delt Row
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Reverse Hyperextension
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Rear Delt Row
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Reverse Hyperextension
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Rear Delt Row
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Reverse Hyperextension
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)
3
5 reps
RPE 8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Seated Hamstring Curl
1
12-15 reps
RPE 10
6
Standing Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Rear Delt Row
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Pull Apart
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Incline Cable Press
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
6
Push Up
1
RPE 10
7
PJR Pullover
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cable Tricep Push Away
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cross Body Tricep Extension
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bench Dips
1
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Pull Apart
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Incline Cable Press
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
6
Push Up
1
RPE 10
7
PJR Pullover
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cable Tricep Push Away
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cross Body Tricep Extension
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bench Dips
1
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Pull Apart
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Incline Cable Press
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
6
Push Up
1
RPE 10
7
PJR Pullover
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cable Tricep Push Away
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cross Body Tricep Extension
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bench Dips
1
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Pull Apart
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
5-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Cable Crossover
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Incline Cable Press
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Dip (Bodyweight)
1
RPE 10
6
Push Up
1
RPE 10
7
PJR Pullover
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Cable Tricep Push Away
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Cross Body Tricep Extension
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bench Dips
1
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Dumbbell High Pull
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Single Arm High Row (Cable)
2
RPE 10
6
Inverted Row
1
RPE 10
7
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Spider Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Dumbbell High Pull
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Single Arm High Row (Cable)
2
RPE 10
6
Inverted Row
1
RPE 10
7
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Spider Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Dumbbell High Pull
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Single Arm High Row (Cable)
2
RPE 10
6
Inverted Row
1
RPE 10
7
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Spider Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Face Pull
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
4
Dumbbell High Pull
3
8-10 reps
RPE 10
5
Single Arm High Row (Cable)
2
RPE 10
6
Inverted Row
1
RPE 10
7
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 10
8
Spider Curl
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
10
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 10
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Overhead Squat
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
7 reps
RPE 8
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Spanish Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Glute-Ham Raise
1
RPE 10
6
Seated Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 8
8
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Face Pull
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Overhead Squat
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
7 reps
RPE 8
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Spanish Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Glute-Ham Raise
1
RPE 10
6
Seated Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 8
8
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Face Pull
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Overhead Squat
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
7 reps
RPE 8
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Spanish Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Glute-Ham Raise
1
RPE 10
6
Seated Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 8
8
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Face Pull
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 6
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Banded Overhead Squat
2
10-15 reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)
3
7 reps
RPE 8
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)
3
6-8 reps
RPE 8
4
Dumbbell Spanish Squat
3
10 reps
RPE 10
5
Glute-Ham Raise
1
RPE 10
6
Seated Calf Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
6-8 reps
RPE 8
8
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise
3
10-12 reps
RPE 10
9
Face Pull
2
10-12 reps
RPE 10
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 3
1
Reverse Hyperextension2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
5 Reps
@8
3
Front Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
4
Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@10
5
Seated Hamstring Curl1 Set
12-15 Reps
@10
6
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
7
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
9
Rear Delt Row2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
Day 5
1
Face Pull2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Barbell Row3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
3
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
4
Dumbbell High Pull3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
5
Single Arm High Row (Cable)2 Sets
@10
6
Inverted Row1 Set
@10
7
Chin-Up (Bodyweight)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Spider Curl3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
9
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
10
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)1 Set
10 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Scap Pull Down2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
3
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
4
Straight Arm Pushdown3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
5
Pullover (Dumbbell)1 Set
@10
6
Pull-Up (Bodyweight)1 Set
@10
7
Barbell Strict Curl3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Cross Body Hammer Curl3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
9
Cable Stretch Drag Curls3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
10
Mentzer Pulldown (Trap Set)1 Set
10 Reps
@10
Day 1
1
Banded External Rotation2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
3
Cable Crossover3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
4
Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
5
Deficit Push Up1 Set
@10
6
Dip (Bodyweight)1 Set
@10
7
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Lying Tricep Extension3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
9
Tricep Kickback3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
10
Cobra Pushups1 Set
@10
Day 4
1
Banded Pull Apart2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
5-8 Reps
@10
3
Cable Crossover3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
4
Incline Cable Press3 Sets
8-10 Reps
@10
5
Dip (Bodyweight)1 Set
@10
6
Push Up1 Set
@10
7
PJR Pullover3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@10
8
Cable Tricep Push Away3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
9
Cross Body Tricep Extension3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
10
Bench Dips1 Set
@10
Day 6
1
Banded Overhead Squat2 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
2
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
7 Reps
@8
3
Hip Thrust (Barbell)3 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
4
Dumbbell Spanish Squat3 Sets
10 Reps
@10
5
Glute-Ham Raise1 Set
@10
6
Seated Calf Raise3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
7
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
6-8 Reps
@8
8
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise3 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10
9
Face Pull2 Sets
10-12 Reps
@10