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PPL / Upper, Lower
IntermediateFree

PPL / Upper, Lower

Transform your strength and athleticism in just 40 minutes a day—get ready to redefine your limits with this 16-week PPL program!

Harrison F.
Harrison F.· Jul 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
This intermediate program will help you increase your athletic ability. Creator uses it in conjunction with distance running.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.6%
Chest
9.9%
Hamstrings
9.8%
Quadriceps
9.2%
Middle Delts
8.9%
Front Delts
8.8%
Lats
7.9%
Upper Back
7.4%
Biceps
6.9%
Abs
6.7%
Glutes
5.7%
Rear Delts
2.9%
Calves
1.9%
Lower Back
1.6%
Adductors
0.9%
Abductors
0.5%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Smith Machine)18–12 reps@6
26–10 reps@8
16–10 reps@9
2Chest Fly (Machine)310–14 reps@8
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@9
4Dip (Weighted)36–8 reps@9
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown (Machine)410–14 reps@8
2T-Bar Row48–12 reps@8
3Preacher Curl (Barbell)16–8 reps@9
26–8 reps@9
4Lateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps@8.5
5Upright Row (Barbell)38–10 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)110–12 reps@7
26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
2Shoulder Press (Machine)28–10 reps@8
18–10 reps@9
3Pull-Up (Weighted)36–8 reps@9
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–10 reps@8
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Hack Squat110–12 reps@7
26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)26–8 reps@8
16–8 reps@9
3Leg Extension310–15 reps@7
4Seated Hamstring Curl310–15 reps@7
5Cable Crunch425 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Single Leg Press412 reps@7
2Hack Squat312 reps@7
3Hamstring Curl310–15 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise320 reps@8
5Cable Crunch325 reps@9
125 reps@7

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, PPL / Upper, Lower is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 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 40 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.

PPL / Upper, Lower is structured around 5 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL / Upper, Lower 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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