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Prefect PPL Split according to science
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Prefect PPL Split according to science

Transform your physique with a science-backed PPL split—18 weeks to sculpt your body and unleash your strength, one workout at a time.

ABDERRAHIM BOUHNOUNE
ABDERRAHIM BOUHNOUNE· Dec 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
**Perfect PPL Split According to Science** is an 18-week program designed for novice lifters seeking to build muscle and sculpt their physique. This structured push-pull-legs (PPL) split focuses on maximizing muscle growth through scientifically-backed exercises, with workouts scheduled for six days each week, averaging 60 minutes per session. You'll utilize a full gym to engage in targeted movements that enhance strength and aesthetics across all major muscle groups. Get ready to transform your body with a plan that combines intensity and variety for optimal results!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
16.7%
Upper Back
15.3%
Front Delts
12.5%
Chest
8.3%
Middle Delts
8.3%
Lats
8.3%
Rear Delts
7.6%
Biceps
6.3%
Forearms
4.2%
Quadriceps
4.2%
Hamstrings
4.2%
Glutes
2.1%
Lower Back
2.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
2Shoulder Press (Machine)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
3Skull Crusher (Barbell)18 reps@8
18 reps@8.5
18 reps@9
4Chest Fly (Machine)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
5Lateral Raise (Machine)320 reps@8
6Tricep Pushdown (Cable)18 reps@8
18 reps@8.5
18 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown (Single Arm)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
2Kroc Row110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
3Shrug (Dumbbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@8.5
110 reps@9
4Reverse Pec Deck110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
10 reps@10
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)110 reps@8
110 reps@9
110 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Extension110 reps@8
110 reps@8.5
110 reps@9
2Hamstring Curl110 reps@8.5
110 reps@9
110 reps@9.5

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Prefect PPL Split according to science is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

Prefect PPL Split according to science 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Prefect PPL Split according to science 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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