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4 - Day PPL Split for maximizing gains
Beginner–IntermediateFree

4 - Day PPL Split for maximizing gains

Caleb D.
Caleb D.· Jun 2024
25athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This program is a 4- day split that intends to maximize muscle growth for individuals on busy schedules that only have four days a week to train. The program will have you hitting each muscle group 2 to 3 times a week. I don’t take any credit for creating this split, I only plugged it into Boostcamp for the convenience of logging everything and tracking progress. It was sent to me by Alex Searle an online health and fitness coach. You can reach him at https://www.instagram.com/alexsearlefitness?igsh=aWo3dDFseDFwNXBq

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.2%
Biceps
11%
Upper Back
10.7%
Front Delts
10.3%
Chest
10.1%
Middle Delts
9.3%
Lats
9.3%
Quadriceps
7.7%
Hamstrings
5.7%
Glutes
4.1%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Calves
2.6%
Forearms
1.4%
Lower Back
1%
Abs
0.5%
Adductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@7–8
2Shoulder Press (Machine)28–10 reps@8–10
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–8 reps@8–10
4Chest Fly (Cable)310–12 reps@7–8
5Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP@10
6Tricep Extension (Cable)310–12 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown38–10 reps@8–10
2Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)210–12 reps@8–10
3Dumbbell Row28–10 reps@8–10
4Reverse Pec Deck310–12 reps@8–10
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@7–9
6Hammer Curl210–12 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Hack Squat38–10 reps@8–10
2Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@6–8
3Leg Curl310–12 reps@6–8
4Leg Extension312–15 reps@7–9
5Calf Raise (Leg Press)312–15 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@8–10
2Chest Press (Machine)28–10 reps@7–9
3Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)36–8 reps@7–9
4Seated Row (Cable)210–12 reps@7–9
5Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)28–10 reps@7–9
6Lateral Raise (Cable)310–12 reps@7–9
7Hammer Curl310–12 reps@7–10
8Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)28–10 reps@8–10

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, 4 - Day PPL Split for maximizing gains is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 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 60 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 PPL Split for maximizing gains 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 12 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 PPL Split for maximizing gains 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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