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4 DAY MUSCLE BUILDING WORKOUT: PPL 
SPLIT W/ V TAPER
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4 DAY MUSCLE BUILDING WORKOUT: PPL SPLIT W/ V TAPER

Jeff M.
Jeff M.· Jan 2024
150athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
9 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
The following workout routine is a 4 day per week protocol. It follows a push, pull, legs split and adds in an extra day focused on building the muscles that help provide a “V”-taper illusion. It’s perfect for most intermediate lifters and can be performed for 6-8 weeks (or longer depending on your goals). https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/4-day-ppl-and-v-taper-intensifier-workout

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Lats
12.8%
Upper Back
12.4%
Front Delts
11.4%
Triceps
9.7%
Middle Delts
9.3%
Chest
8.8%
Biceps
7.3%
Hamstrings
6.7%
Calves
5.7%
Quadriceps
5.6%
Glutes
4%
Lower Back
4%
Abs
1.1%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Forearms
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps@7.5
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@7.5
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48 reps@7.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps@7.5
5Dip (Weighted)48 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bent Over Row (Barbell)46 reps@7.5
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)310 reps@7.5
3Chin-Up (Weighted)48 reps@7.5
4Lat Pulldown310 reps@7.5
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)312 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)46 reps@7.5
2Leg Extension310 reps@7.5
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@7.5
4Leg Curl310 reps@7.5
5Seated Calf Raise48 reps@7.5
6Standing Calf Raise412 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@9
2Shoulder Press (Machine)310 reps@9
3Lateral Raise (Cable)312 reps@9
4Seated Row (Cable)310 reps@9
5Wide Grip Lat Pulldown312 reps@9

Weeks 2–9 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 4 DAY MUSCLE BUILDING WORKOUT: PPL SPLIT W/ V TAPER is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 9 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 50 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.

4 DAY MUSCLE BUILDING WORKOUT: PPL SPLIT W/ V TAPER is structured around 4 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 9 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

4 DAY MUSCLE BUILDING WORKOUT: PPL SPLIT W/ V TAPER 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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