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3-Day PPL
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

3-Day PPL

Dusty D.
Dusty D.· Feb 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
3 day a week program split into Push, Pull and Legs, done in the style of Steve Shaw's "Bulldozer" Training. Each set done for as many good reps as possible. Rest 30 seconds between "mini" sets. Add weight once you pass whatever rep goal you chose for the exercise. https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/bulldozer-training-3-day-workout-split

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
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
11.9%
Abs
11.6%
Hamstrings
9.9%
Biceps
8.6%
Upper Back
7.9%
Front Delts
7.9%
Lats
6.6%
Quadriceps
6.6%
Glutes
6.6%
Middle Delts
5.9%
Rear Delts
4%
Chest
3.3%
Calves
3.3%
Forearms
2.6%
Lower Back
1.7%
Adductors
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Row (Machine)5AMRAP@9
2Pull-Up (Neutral Grip, Bodyweight)5AMRAP@9
3Reverse Pec Deck4AMRAP@9
4Meadows Curl4AMRAP@9
5Preacher Curl (Machine)4AMRAP@9
6Decline Sit Up (Weighted)5AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Low-Incline Dumbbell Press5AMRAP@9
2Dip (Bodyweight)5AMRAP@9
3Overhead Press (Barbell)5AMRAP@9
4Lateral Raise (Cable)4AMRAP@9
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4AMRAP@9
6French Press4AMRAP@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lying Leg Curl5AMRAP@9
2Leg Extension5AMRAP@9
3Stiff Leg Deadlift5AMRAP@9
4Standing Calf Raise5AMRAP@9
5Platz Squat5AMRAP@9
6Hanging Leg Raise5AMRAP@9

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 3-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 16 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.

3-Day PPL 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 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

3-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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