Beginner Linear Progression

Push Every Rep with Greyskull.

AMRAP sets mean you always go as far as you can. IronFlow tracks your Greyskull progress with a fast, mobile-friendly gym log.

Greyskull LP
Days / week
3
Weeks
2
Level
Beginner
Focus
Strength

Fit check

Is Greyskull LP right for you?

A Beginner Strength plan for 3 training days per week. Confirm the schedule and equipment below before starting.

Who it is for

Lifters at Beginner level who want a Strength plan and can train 3 days per week.

Choose another program if

Your schedule or training needs do not match 3 days per week and the listed equipment: Barbell, Dumbbell.

Program at a glance

A beginner linear progression using AMRAP top sets to drive strength and autoregulated progress.

Max lifts
SquatBench PressOverhead PressDeadliftBarbell Row
Equipment
BarbellDumbbell
What you are committing to
Days / week
3 training days each week
Weeks
2 programmed weeks
Sample week
Week 1

Program shape

See how many planned work sets each week contains and how the block is paced over time.

Weekly volume

Planned work sets from the stored template

work sets

Program length

Each block represents one programmed week

2
weeks

What is Greyskull LP?

Greyskull LP is a beginner barbell program by John Sheaffer. Based on Starting Strength, it adds AMRAP (as many reps as possible) on the final set of every main lift — giving you a performance metric every session and enabling faster progress.

Why IronFlow for Greyskull?

AMRAP Set Logging

Log your rep-out sets easily. See how your ceiling improves session over session — a clear sign of getting stronger.

Linear Progression Tracking

Add 5lbs per session to upper body, 10lbs to lower. IronFlow tracks your progression and flags when to reset.

3-Day Full Body Schedule

Squat, Press A/B, Deadlift — manage your alternating schedule without losing track of where you are.

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Day-by-day schedule

Every exercise below comes from the importable template currently stored in the app.

Day 1

Workout A

3 exercises
Overhead Press
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3-5 min.

Chin-ups
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Use assistance or negatives if needed.

Squat
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3-5 min.

Day 2

Workout B

3 exercises
Bench Press
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3-5 min.

Barbell Row
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3 min.

Deadlift
1 x 5+

1x5+ (AMRAP only). One heavy set. Rest 3-5 min.

Day 3

Workout A

3 exercises
Overhead Press
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3-5 min.

Chin-ups
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Use assistance or negatives if needed.

Squat
2 x 5 / 5+

2x5, 1x5+ (AMRAP). Rest 3-5 min.

Progression contract

How it progresses

Manual rule

When it changes

at the end of the stored block · by your logged decision

What changes

The stored schedule carries the planned week-to-week changes.

After success or failure

Use the source program's success criteria to decide whether to advance, hold, or repeat.

Deloads

A deload or taper is mentioned in the stored program guidance; review it before advancing.

Questions about Greyskull LP

The stored template has 3 training days per week. Check the day-by-day preview before you start.

The catalog describes 2 programmed weeks. The schedule preview is generated from the same plan data used in the app.

The source describes the progression, but this template does not claim to apply it automatically. Use the progression card and source guidance when deciding what to change.

No. You can select and start the template in guest mode; signing in is optional for sync and backup.

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