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Iron Physic Protocol

by Pétr Avdéev

Program Description

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.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Goal
    Athletics, Bodybuilding, Bodyweight Fitness
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    12 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    80 minutes
  • Created
    Mar 02, 2026 12:46
  • Last Edited
    Mar 02, 2026 01:26
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Triceps
15.9%
Front Delts
14.3%
Upper Back
10.8%
Chest
10.2%
Biceps
9.6%
Lats
8.9%
Middle Delts
6.4%
Quadriceps
4.5%
Glutes
4.5%
Hamstrings
4.5%
Rear Delts
3.2%
Abs
3.2%
Forearms
1.9%
Adductors
1.3%
Lower Back
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
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3
6-10 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3
10-15 reps
-
7
Push Up
2
AMRAP
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
6-10 reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4
6-10 reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Face Pull
3
12-15 reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4
5-8 reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
8-10 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
12-15 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 12 Weeks
Day 2
1
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
2
Barbell Row
4 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Face Pull
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
5
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-12 Reps
-
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
2
Dip (Weighted)
4 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Overhead Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
6-10 Reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
7
Push Up
2 Sets
AMRAP
-
Day 3
1
Squat (Smith Machine)
4 Sets
5-8 Reps
-
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Chin-Up (Weighted)
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
6A
Bicep Curl (Cable)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-
6B
Tricep Extension (Cable)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-