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Greg's ppl1/2 max overload
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Greg's ppl1/2 max overload

Pure hypertrophy program. Last set to failure, increase weight or rep every week. Walk ~200 steps between sets.

greg H.
greg H.· May 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Novice and intermediate program that offers good variety with simple programming

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.5%
Chest
9%
Abs
8.9%
Hamstrings
8.8%
Quadriceps
8.4%
Glutes
7.8%
Upper Back
7.6%
Lats
7.3%
Biceps
7.2%
Front Delts
6.9%
Middle Delts
5.2%
Lower Back
3.1%
Rear Delts
2.4%
Forearms
1.8%
Abductors
1.7%
Adductors
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Lat Pulldown212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
2Standing Pullover (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
3High Row212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4Face Away Cable Curl212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Bench Press (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
2Floor Chest Fly (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4Skull Crusher (Barbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6Cable Crunch212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Leg Curl212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
2Squat (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
3Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4Leg Extension212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Hip Abductor (Machine)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)2AMRAP@9
1AMRAP@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Cable Flexion Row28–10 reps@8
18–10 reps@10
2Single Arm Row (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
3Face Pull218–20 reps@8
118–20 reps@10
4Lateral Raise (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6Preacher Curl (Barbell)38–10 reps@8
18–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Dip (Assisted)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
2Chest Fly (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
3Cable Overhead Tricep Extension212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4Tricep Kickback212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6Cable Crunch212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
2Good Morning212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)112–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
4Glute-Ham Raise212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
5Leg Extension212–15 reps@8
112–15 reps@10
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)4AMRAP

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, Greg's ppl1/2 max overload 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 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.

Greg's ppl1/2 max overload is structured around 6 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.

Greg's ppl1/2 max overload 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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