Straightforward PPL
Strength plan straightforward to actually get big
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 4 | 6–12 reps |
| 2 | Chest Fly (Machine) | 3 | 8–15 reps |
| 3 | Overhead Press (Barbell) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 4 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 4 | 8–15 reps |
| 5 | Tricep Pushdown (Cable) | 4 | 8–15 reps |
| 6 | Dumbbell Bench Pullover | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 7 | Lateral Raise (Cable) | 3 | 8–12 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lat Pulldown | 4 | 8–12 reps |
| 2 | Bent Over Row (Barbell) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 3 | Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–15 reps |
| 4 | Dumbbell Row | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 5 | Face Pull | 3 | 8–15 reps |
| 6 | Bicep Curl (Barbell) | 4 | 8–15 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squat (Barbell) | 4 | 5–10 reps |
| 2 | Deadlift (Barbell) | 3 | 5–10 reps |
| 3 | Leg Extension | 4 | 6–12 reps |
| 4 | Seated Hamstring Curl | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 5 | Standing Calf Raise | 4 | 8–15 reps |
| 6 | Push Up | 3 | AMRAP |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 2 | One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable) | 3 | 8–15 reps |
| 3 | Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable) | 3 | 8–12 reps |
| 4 | Shoulder Press (Machine) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 5 | Chest Fly (Machine) | 3 | 8–12 reps |
| 6 | JM Press | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Underhand Lat Pulldown | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 2 | Hammer Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–12 reps |
| 3 | Seated Row (Cable) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 4 | Dumbbell Row | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 5 | Upright Row (Dumbbell) | 3 | 6–12 reps |
| 6 | Bicep Curl (Cable) | 3 | 8–12 reps |
Weeks 2–18 are in the app
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Common questions
Yes, Straightforward PPL is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.
Straightforward PPL 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Straightforward PPL 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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