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PPLxU/L
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PPLxU/L

Great program with great recovery and success, prefect for building muscle and strength without spending your life in the gym.

Marcus  G.
Marcus G.· Jul 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
This training plan is built for anyone serious about building real muscle, gaining strength, and staying consistent, without sacrificing recovery or burning out. My program uses a proven Push/Pull/Legs + Upper/Lower split, spread over 5 training days with 2 rest days each week. This structure combines the best of both worlds: the high volume and intensity needed to stimulate muscle growth, plus the frequency and smart recovery that keep you progressing week after week. What makes this program different? ✅ Balanced Volume & Intensity: Each session is designed to challenge you — but not crush you. ✅ Optimal Frequency: Every major muscle group gets trained twice per week for maximum hypertrophy. ✅ Built-In Recovery: Strategic rest days ensure your body rebuilds stronger, not just more tired. ✅ Sustainable & Effective: No random workouts, every rep, set, and session has a purpose. ✅Easy to progressive overload every week with the best exercise and the most stable one. Whether you’re looking to break a plateau, take your physique to the next level, or just follow a plan that works, this program delivers results when you put in the work. Train smart. Grow strong. Recover well. Repeat.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.2%
Hamstrings
10%
Quadriceps
9.6%
Glutes
8.5%
Biceps
8.3%
Chest
7.7%
Front Delts
6.9%
Middle Delts
6.7%
Upper Back
5.2%
Abductors
4.6%
Calves
3.8%
Adductors
3.8%
Rear Delts
3.7%
Lats
3.5%
Lower Back
3.1%
Cardio
1.9%
Abs
1.5%
Forearms
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Low To High Fly25–9 reps
2Lateral Raise (Cable)25–9 reps
3Chest Press (Machine)25–9 reps
4Shoulder Press (Machine)25–9 reps
5JM Press (Smith Machine)25–9 reps
6Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)25–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)25–9 reps
2Pec Deck (Machine)25–9 reps
3Shoulder Press (Machine)15–9 reps
4Lateral Raise (Cable)25–9 reps
5Reverse Pec Deck15–9 reps
6JM Press (Smith Machine)15–9 reps
7Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)25–9 reps
8Preacher Curl25–9 reps
9Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)15–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio160 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Cardio160 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise25–9 reps
2Leg Extension35–9 reps
3Leg Press25–9 reps
4Hamstring Curl25–9 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift25–9 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)25–9 reps
7Hip Adductor (Machine)25–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise25–9 reps
2Leg Extension35–9 reps
3Leg Press25–9 reps
4Hamstring Curl25–9 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift25–9 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)25–9 reps
7Hip Adductor (Machine)25–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown25–9 reps
2T-Bar Row25–9 reps
3Reverse Pec Deck25–9 reps
4Seated Dumbbell Curl25–9 reps
5Hammer Curl (Cable)25–9 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, PPLxU/L is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.

PPLxU/L is structured around 7 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPLxU/L 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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