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PPL BEGINNER
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PPL BEGINNER

Meathead
Meathead· Dec 2024
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
PPL PROGRAM FOR BEGINNERS FOR BODYBUILDING PURPOSES

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
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
Abs
16.7%
Upper Back
10.8%
Triceps
9.8%
Front Delts
8.2%
Chest
7.8%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Lats
7.8%
Biceps
7.8%
Quadriceps
5.9%
Glutes
3.9%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Forearms
2.9%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Calves
2.6%
Lower Back
1%
Abductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
3Pec Deck (Machine)38–12 reps
4Dip (Assisted)38–12 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
6Reverse Pec Deck312–16 reps
7Skull Crusher (Barbell)36–10 reps
8V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps
9Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
10Abs Crunch (Machine)310–16 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hack Squat310–16 reps
2Leg Press310–16 reps
3Leg Extension310–16 reps
4Leg Curl38–12 reps
5Lying Leg Curl38–12 reps
6Seated Calf Raise412–16 reps
7Abs Crunch (Machine)310–16 reps
8Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
9Sit Up3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Assisted)38–12 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)36–10 reps
3Seated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)38–12 reps
4Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)38–12 reps
5Shrug (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–10 reps
7Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)38–10 reps
8Hammer Curl38–12 reps
9Abs Crunch (Machine)310–16 reps
10Hanging Leg Raise3AMRAP
11Sit Up3AMRAP

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, PPL BEGINNER 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 80 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 BEGINNER 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL BEGINNER 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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