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Shane's 531 PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Shane's 531 PPL

My 531 PPL with a bodybuilding day on Friday

· Nov 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Strength, Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
For myself.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
12.9%
Hamstrings
12.2%
Glutes
11.3%
Quadriceps
10.7%
Triceps
8.8%
Upper Back
8.5%
Front Delts
7.8%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Chest
3.8%
Lats
3.8%
Biceps
3.8%
Adductors
2.8%
Rear Delts
2.8%
Lower Back
2.5%
Calves
1.9%
Forearms
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)55 reps
2Lying Leg Curl3
3Seated Calf Raise3
4Hip Thrust (Machine)3
5Abs Crunch (Machine)4
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Behind-The-Neck Press (Smith Machine)5
2Pec Deck (Machine)3
3Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)3
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3
6Abs Crunch (Machine)4
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)5
2Lat Pulldown3
3Face Pull3
4Cable Low Row3
5Bicep Curl (Machine)3
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press3
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3
3Shrug (Barbell)3
4Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3
5Abs Crunch (Machine)4
6Walking Lunge4

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Shane's 531 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 4 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.

Shane's 531 PPL is structured around 4 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Shane's 531 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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