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Iron Physic Protocol
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Iron Physic Protocol

Forge Strength. Sculpt Power. Command Presence.

Pétr Avdéev
Pétr Avdéev· Mar 2026
1athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Iron Physique Protocol is a structured 12-week hybrid calisthenics and bodybuilding program built to transform your upper body strength, size, and overall presence while maintaining lower body power through foundational lifts like squats. This program combines the raw, functional control of bodyweight training with the progressive overload and muscle-building precision of traditional weightlifting. The result is a balanced system designed to help you press heavier, pull stronger, and build a physique that looks powerful and performs even better. Across 12 weeks, you’ll focus on mastering compound movements, refining technique, and steadily increasing intensity to drive real, measurable progress. Every session is purposeful — targeting chest, back, shoulders, and arms multiple times per week to maximize upper body development, while squats and posterior chain work ensure you stay athletic and structurally strong. This isn’t about random workouts or chasing fatigue. It’s about disciplined progression, building confidence under the bar, and earning visible results through consistency. If you commit fully, Iron Physique Protocol will not only add muscle and strength — it will forge resilience, sharpen your mindset, and help you step into a stronger, more dominant version of yourself.

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
15.5%
Front Delts
13.9%
Chest
10.8%
Lats
10.5%
Upper Back
10.5%
Biceps
9.3%
Middle Delts
6.2%
Quadriceps
4.3%
Glutes
4.3%
Hamstrings
4.3%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Abs
3.1%
Forearms
1.9%
Adductors
1.2%
Lower Back
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)46–10 reps
2Barbell Row46–10 reps
3Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)38–12 reps
4Face Pull312–15 reps
5Alternating Dumbbell Curl48–12 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)45–8 reps
2Dip (Weighted)46–10 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Overhead Press (Barbell)36–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310–15 reps
7Push Up2AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Smith Machine)45–8 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)38–12 reps
4Chin-Up (Weighted)38–12 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps
6Pullover (Dumbbell)310–12 reps
Superset
7ABicep Curl (Cable)312–15 reps
7BTricep Extension (Cable)312–15 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Iron Physic Protocol is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 80 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Iron Physic Protocol is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Iron Physic Protocol is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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