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Ultimate Hypertrophy PPLUL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Ultimate Hypertrophy PPLUL

This hypertrophy-focused 5-day program focuses on building muscle mass with a balance between intensity and volume.

Bikram
Bikram· Dec 2024
23athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
The program is designed to help individuals, who are focused on muscle growth, to systematically increase muscle mass. It utilizes a pull, push, leg, rest, upper, lower, rest structure to ensure optimal recovery between muscle groups while maintaining a high training frequency. This plan balances volume with intensity, emphasizing progressive overload and muscle activation across all key areas—chest, back, legs, shoulders, and arms. With a focus on hypertrophy, the program incorporates multi-joint compound lifts for maximum muscle engagement, paired with isolation exercises to target individual muscles. It is built around moderate to heavy weights, using sets and reps that support muscle growth while also preventing burnout, with a time cap of 45-60 minutes per session. This makes it suitable for individuals with strict schedules who still want to see significant muscle development. The plan also allows for customization based on individual progress, with flexibility in adjusting weights and gradually increasing training loads as strength and endurance improve over time.

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
10.7%
Upper Back
9.4%
Chest
9.2%
Quadriceps
8.9%
Front Delts
8.5%
Lats
8.3%
Hamstrings
8.1%
Biceps
7.8%
Glutes
7.2%
Abs
5.2%
Calves
3.7%
Middle Delts
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Lower Back
3%
Abductors
2.4%
Forearms
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown (Neutral Grip)36–10 reps@8
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)36–10 reps@8
3Rear Delt Fly (Machine)310–17 reps@7
4Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)36–10 reps@8
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@8
3Seated Anterior Delt Press (AD)36–10 reps@8
4Tricep Extension (Cable)310–15 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@7
2Hip Abductor (Machine)28–12 reps@7
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)36–10 reps@7
4Leg Curl210–15 reps@8
5Standing Calf Raise212–17 reps@8
6Abs Crunch (Weighted)215–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press (45 Degrees)36–10 reps@8
2Leg Extension26–10 reps@8
3Hack Squat26–10 reps@7
4Standing Calf Raise212–17 reps@8
5Abs Crunch (Weighted)215–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Machine)26–10 reps@8
2Pull-Up (Weighted)24–8 reps@8
3Chest Fly (Machine)210–15 reps@8
4Single Arm Iso Row26–10 reps@8
5One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)210–15 reps@7
6Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)210–15 reps@7
7Hammer Curl (Cable)210–15 reps@7

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, Ultimate Hypertrophy PPLUL 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.

Ultimate Hypertrophy PPLUL 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.

Ultimate Hypertrophy PPLUL 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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