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5 Day PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5 Day PPL

Evan B.
Evan B.· Jun 2024
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
5 day bodybuilding PPL, can be ran indefinitely.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
11.5%
Triceps
11.1%
Biceps
10.6%
Lats
10.2%
Front Delts
9.7%
Upper Back
9.7%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Middle Delts
7.5%
Hamstrings
7.5%
Calves
4.4%
Glutes
2.7%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Abs
1.3%
Forearms
1.3%
Adductors
0.9%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps@8
25 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Barbell)18 reps@8
28 reps
3Chest Fly (Dumbbell)112 reps@8
212 reps
4Overhead Press (Barbell)15 reps@8
25 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
210 reps
6Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)110 reps@8
210 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)110 reps@8
210 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
2Pullover (Machine)312 reps@8
3Barbell Row35 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
5Hammer Curl310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)35 reps@8
2Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps@8
3Pec Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
4Leg Extension310 reps@8
5Leg Curl310 reps@8
6Seated Calf Raise315 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Barbell Row35 reps@8
2Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
3Seated Dumbbell Curl310 reps@8
4Concentration Curl310 reps@8
5Face Pull310 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Low Bar)15 reps@8
25 reps
2Leg Extension110 reps@8
210 reps
Superset
4Leg Curl110 reps@8
210 reps
5Seated Calf Raise112 reps@8
212 reps
6Leg Press310 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 5 Day 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 8 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 90 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.

5 Day 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5 Day 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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