Deadpool 1, Gym
On the Don Saladino App
Deadpool 1 (GYM) is the first program in the trilogy! This is the exact program Ryan used to prepare for the 1st DP movie. The program focuses on building a “performance physique”. It is as intense as you want to make it, so beginners take your time & go easy. Those with experience, go as hard as you $!&%@*# want.
GOAL: Lean Ripped Physique ⚔️
DIFFICULTY: For Everyone
DURATION: 9 Weeks, 5 Days a Week
AVG LENGTH: 45-60 Minutes
EQUIPMENT: Barbell, Trap Bar, Dumbbells, KBs, Preacher Curl, Adjustable Bench, Cable Machine, Machine Chest Press, Machine Row, Pec Deck, Leg Press, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Seated Calf Raise, Cardio Equipment Optional
Training Split:
Day 1. Legs
Day 2. Chest
Day 3. Arms
Day 4. Back
Day 5. Shoulders
What’s Included:
App Access, Desktop Dashboard, & eBook
9-Week Deadpool 1, Gym Program
Exercise Demonstration Videos
Weight Logging & Tracking
Nutrition Guide, Supplement Guide, & Macro Guide
Private Group Access
No subscription or reoccurring fees for the Don Saladino app. The app is FREE. Your purchased programs will be stored & accessed within your app account.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The origin story starts here.
This is the exact training program Ryan Reynolds used to prep for the first Deadpool movie. Designed to build a lean, powerful, performance-driven physique, it fuses aesthetics with function—superhero style. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep in the game, this program scales with your intensity.
👉 Beginners: Ease in, master the moves, build your foundation.
👉 Veterans: Unleash it. Crank the intensity. Train like the credits are rolling.
🛠️ PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Day 1: Legs - Kick off the program with a focused lower-body workout that targets your quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. Mobility and stretching exercises are paired with heavy compound lifts like squats and leg presses to build strength and size.
Day 2: Chest - Focus on pressing power and upper body hypertrophy, combining foundational moves like the barbell bench press with accessory exercises for the chest. Volume work with machines and dumbbells increases muscle activation and growth.
Day 3: Arm Day - Target both biceps and triceps with a range of exercises designed to maximize arm size and strength. A combination of compound and isolation movements, including curls, skull crushers, and tricep pushdowns, ensures balanced muscle development.
Day 4: Back - Build back thickness and pulling strength with a mixture of deadlifts, chin-ups, and rows. Focus on both upper and lower back muscles, while also incorporating mobility drills to enhance posture and performance.
Day 5: Shoulders & Abs - Finish the week with a shoulder-focused workout that hits all angles of deltoid development, alongside abdominal work to strengthen your core. Compound movements like the bottom-up press and targeted exercises for the shoulders and abs will give you balanced upper body strength and definition.
🚀 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
+ Superhero-Specific Strategy – This is exactly how Ryan trained for Deadpool. It’s cinematic, calculated, and unapologetically intense.
+ Single-Muscle Focus Split – Precision targeted days to maximize recovery, intensity, & growth.
+ Progressive Overload – Structured progression to push limits and deliver real results.
+ Optional Cardio Finishers – Torch fat, boost endurance, and level up your conditioning… just like we did with Ryan during the prep for Deadpool.
Buy the DEADPOOL 1, GYM PROGRAM and start today!
DAY 1 BREAKDOWN:
🔍 LEG DAY- This lower-body session combines mobility, functional strength, and hypertrophy-focused finishers to fire up every muscle from glutes to calves. A performance physique starts from the ground up—and this workout lays the foundation.
🧘 A BLOCK: Activation / Mobility
A1: Inverted Hamstrings – Dynamic hamstring lengthening with balance activation
A2: 90/90 Hip Stretch – Hip mobility and internal/external rotation
A3: Hip Flexor Stretch – Unlock the hips and prep the pelvis
🟢 Purpose: Mobilize the hips, increase joint readiness, and activate posterior chain.
💪 B + C BLOCK: Primary leg Strength
B1: Goblet Squat – Posterior-loaded quad and glute strength
C1: Leg Press– Targeted quad and glute hypertrophy
🟢 Purpose: Build foundational strength and prime the legs for explosive movement.
💥 D BLOCK: Unilateral Power & Control
D1: Split Squat – Glute, quad, and core control
🟢 Purpose: Improve stability, correct imbalances, and reinforce single-leg strength.
🧨 E BLOCK: Isolation & Finisher
E1: Leg Curl – Posterior chain isolation
E2: Leg Extension – Quad burn and knee-friendly pump
E3: Seated Calf Raise – Lower leg development
🟢 Purpose: Target hypertrophy and enhance muscle endurance.
🏁 F BLOCK: Optional Core Circuit
F1: Lying Leg Raises - Lower abs, hip flexors, deep core stabilizers
F2: Decline Crunches - Upper abs, rectus abdominis
F3: Side Plank Elbow to Knee -Obliques, transverse abdominis, hip stabilizers
🟢 Purpose: Strengthen your core for performance and aesthetics.
Buy the DEADPOOL 1, GYM PROGRAM and start today!
To get familiar with the app, check out the How to Use the App video in the sidebar and the How to Use the App guide in the Resources section, located in the footer.
While logging your workout, tap the History Button ↺ (second icon in the footer), a pop-up screen will appear with your logging history for the exercise, tap Close in the upper left corner to return to logging.
You can change from pounds to kilograms by tapping Settings in the lower right of the footer, toggling the slider on for Metric, and tapping Save in the upper right corner.
Ryan’s Tesimonial
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Deadpool FAQs
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Don has trained Ryan Reynolds since 2009. He trained him for all three Deadpool movies.
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This is the first official Deadpool program I wrote back in 2014 to help Ryan prepare for the role. Every other Deadpool program out there is just a guess at how he trained.
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No—absolutely not! Deadpool 1, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool 3 were created in 2014, 2017, and 2023, respectively. Ryan didn’t complete them back-to-back; these were written years apart. Each program stands on its own and does not build on the previous one.
In my opinion, Deadpool 2 is the most challenging. It follows a 6-day training split, which demands a high level of commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! All of Don’s programs are delivered through the Don Saladino App — but you must purchase a program first.
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Each program also comes with a downloadable eBook, so you have lifetime access to your program even after your app access period ends.
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A purchased program will remain in your Don Saladino App account for 500 days from the date of purchase. During this time, you can repeat the program as many times as you’d like, track your weights, and monitor your progress directly in the app.
To ensure you always have a copy, you may download or print the included eBook version, which is yours to keep forever — even after the app access period ends.
Why 500 days?
Nothing digital is truly “lifetime” — apps and online platforms change over time. To guarantee you always have your program, we provide an eBook version for lifetime use, while the app experience is available for 500 days to support your training and progress tracking. -
Purchases made before January 2025 were eBook programs created prior to the launch of the Don Saladino App. These older purchases are not accessible in your app account and will not appear in the new app.
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If a program is best suited for intermediate to advanced trainees, I’ll always note that clearly on the sales page and in the program description — so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
No matter your experience level, you’ll have the guidance and support you need to succeed.
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“Real results are built with Micro-Momentum. The idea that big, sustainable progress comes from the accumulation of small, manageable actions done consistently over time. It’s not about giant leaps. It’s about stacking small wins every single day. One workout, one healthy meal, one good night’s sleep… they add up. Focus on the little things consistently, and you’ll build real, lasting results that go far beyond quick fixes.” — Don Saladino






















