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Custom 5-Day PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Custom 5-Day PPL

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· Apr 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
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Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
13.5%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Glutes
9.1%
Triceps
8.8%
Abs
8.4%
Upper Back
7.8%
Front Delts
7%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Chest
5.6%
Biceps
5.2%
Lats
4.9%
Calves
4.5%
Lower Back
2.7%
Rear Delts
1.7%
Adductors
1.7%
Other
1.7%
Forearms
0.7%
Cardio
0.6%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@9
2Chest Press (Machine)310 reps@8
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
4Lateral Raise (Cable)315 reps@8
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps@8
6Sit Up315 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)46 reps@9
2Lat Pulldown410 reps@8
3Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@8
4Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@8
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)312 reps@8
6Hanging Leg Raise315 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)310 reps@9
2Leg Press410 reps@9
3Leg Extension315 reps@8
4Lying Leg Curl312 reps@8
5Seated Calf Raise415 reps@9
6Cardio (LISS)120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Arnold Press410 reps@9
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)312 reps@9
3Push Up3AMRAP@10
4Face Pull315 reps@8
5Wood Chop320 reps@9
Superset
6AOverhead Tricep Extension (Cable)215 reps@8
6BHammer Curl215 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)410 reps@9
2Step-Up (Weighted)310 reps@9
3Kettlebell Swing320 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise415 reps@9
Superset
5AJump Squat310 reps@10
5BWalking Lunge310 reps@10
5CBurpee310 reps@10

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Custom 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 12 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.

Custom 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Custom 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.

Get started

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Advanced analyticsTrack volume, intensity, and 1RM trends to see exactly how your training is evolving.
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