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PPL (week 1-4 strength compound focused)
Beginner–IntermediateFree

PPL (week 1-4 strength compound focused)

low frequency strength focused training that incoperates heavy compound lifts tagerting multiple muscles at once and challenges stability.

Alexander G.
Alexander G.· Feb 2026
4athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Strength, Athletics, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
The purpose of this program is to improve SBD aswell as bring up overall strength while keeping a low frequency for people who live a busy lifestyle.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.8%
Glutes
10.8%
Upper Back
9.7%
Quadriceps
9.7%
Hamstrings
9.7%
Biceps
8.1%
Front Delts
7.6%
Lats
7.6%
Chest
6.5%
Adductors
3.8%
Abs
3.2%
Middle Delts
2.2%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
2.2%
Calves
2.2%
Abductors
2.2%
Lower Back
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)33–6 reps@10
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)33–8 reps@10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)23–8 reps@10
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)23–8 reps@10
5Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)23–8 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Assisted)33–8 reps@10
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)24–8 reps@10
3Seated Row (Cable)24–10 reps@10
4Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)24–8 reps@10
5Bayesian Curl24–8 reps@10
6Face Pull24–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)33–8 reps@10
2Deadlift (Barbell)33–8 reps@10
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)33–10 reps@10
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)215–20 reps@10
5Hip Adductor (Machine)24–8 reps@10
6Hip Abductor (Machine)24–8 reps@10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, PPL (week 1-4 strength compound focused) is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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.

PPL (week 1-4 strength compound focused) 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL (week 1-4 strength compound focused) 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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