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PPL + Calisthenics
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PPL + Calisthenics

George S
George S· Sep 2024
7athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
10 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Ready to pack on some serious arm mass while staying flexible with your busy schedule? Welcome to PPL with Core Calisthenics—an exciting Push/Pull/Legs program that alternates between 3 and 4-day training weeks, so you can crush your goals without sacrificing recovery (or your calendar). This program hones in on hypertrophy for your biceps and triceps, using tried-and-true exercises from the calisthenics playbook. Have you been lifting more but still wondering why your arms aren’t growing? You’re not alone—and this program is built to fix that! We’ll be blasting your arms with compound movements like Dips and Pull-Ups—the heavy hitters that make the biggest difference. And that's just the start. By the time you hit Week 10, you’ll not only be cranking out Pike Push-Ups, but you might even find yourself throwing your legs up the wall, ready to try a Handstand Push-Up! And don't worry—we didn’t forget about leg day! You’ll be hitting your lower body hard with Bulgarian Split Squats and Box Squats, paired with RDLs and Walking Lunges to round out a leg day that’ll leave you shaking (in the best way). This is the ultimate program to supercharge your gains—focusing on arm growth, full-body strength, and functional power. Ready to join the squad? ____________________________ -:Key Benefits:- Balanced Training Split: The alternating 3/4-day structure provides a consistent balance of training and recovery. Week 1 is 3 days (Push, Pull, Legs), and Week 2 adds an extra Push day for a 4-day week. This ensures ample muscle recovery and adaptation time. Calisthenics Focus for Upper Body: Incorporates bodyweight exercises like dips, push-ups, pull-ups, and pike push-ups. These build strength and muscle endurance while emphasising natural movement patterns, with a key focus on building chest, shoulders, and arms. Hypertrophy-Targeted Arm Training: Specific hypertrophy work for triceps (Push Day) and biceps (Pull Day), including isolation exercises like skull crushers, tricep pushdowns, barbell curls, and hammer curls. This ensures optimal arm growth and muscle definition. Strength and Size for Legs: Leg day emphasises compound movements like Bulgarian split squats, box squats, and Romanian deadlifts for building size and strength in quads, hamstrings, and glutes. This day also integrates accessory work for calves and hamstrings for a balanced lower-body workout. Progressive Overload: The program encourages regular progression in weight or intensity, which is essential for muscle growth. It ensures you are constantly challenging your muscles to adapt and grow over time. Calisthenics & Weights Synergy: The integration of calisthenics and traditional weightlifting comines the benefits of functional strength and hypertrophy. This blend helps develop a stronger foundation while still pushing for muscle size, especially in the arms and upper body. Recovery Focus: Adequate rest periods between sets (1-2minutes) target hypertrophy, allowing muscle recovery.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
14.8%
Triceps
13.5%
Front Delts
11%
Lats
10.2%
Hamstrings
8.2%
Quadriceps
7.1%
Glutes
6.6%
Chest
6.1%
Middle Delts
5.6%
Biceps
5.4%
Abs
4.1%
Forearms
2.3%
Calves
2%
Rear Delts
1.5%
Lower Back
1%
Adductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Dip (Weighted)48–12 reps@9
2Push Up (Weighted)48–12 reps@9
3Pike Push Up48–12 reps@9
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
5Seated Military Press (Barbell)212–15 reps@8
6Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–15 reps@8
8Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Pull-Up (Weighted)48–10 reps@9
2Chin-Up (Weighted)46–10 reps@9
3Hanging Leg Raise310–15 reps@9
4Inverted Row410–12 reps@9
5Pendlay Row48–10 reps@9
6Face Pull312–15 reps@8
7Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)310–12 reps@9
8Hammer Curl310–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@9
2Box Squat (Barbell)48–10 reps@9
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)48–10 reps@9
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)215–20 reps@9
5Lying Leg Curl310–12 reps@9
6Seated Calf Raise415–20 reps@9

Weeks 2–10 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, PPL + Calisthenics is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 10 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 70 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 + Calisthenics is structured around 3 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 10 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL + Calisthenics 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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