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Busy Body Building (PPL + Full Body)
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Busy Body Building (PPL + Full Body)

· Dec 2024
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Legs Push Pull with an additional day for full body training. I've designed this for myself based on other programs I've run, so I can accommodate my busy work schedule while still being able to make gains at an intermediate-advanced level. (I do not account for warmup sets or stretching, but recommend 5-10 minutes of cardio and banded stretching/mobility and/or core work). After week 4, the exercise choices can mostly be modified, according to needs. For example, an incline bench press can be swapped for traditional bench, if you are feeling like hitting a bigger weight today (or the incline bench is busy). Leg day is particularly taxing volume-wise and will start the week to allow for recovery (by/for the weekend). However, this is not designed to optimize/maximize your leg strength. I am unfortunately unable to squat heavy, or deadlift, due to lower back injuries accumulating over the years and making the exercise more trouble than it's worth. If you feel up to it, swap deadlifts for front squats after week 4 and adjust the RPE for split squats. For the full body day - feel free to swap the shrugs or reverse curls for a weak point (forearms, calves, core, etc) after week 4.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
12.4%
Front Delts
10.3%
Lats
10.3%
Biceps
9%
Quadriceps
8.3%
Hamstrings
8.3%
Triceps
8.3%
Chest
7.2%
Glutes
6.2%
Middle Delts
6.2%
Neck
2.8%
Forearms
2.4%
Lower Back
2.1%
Abs
2.1%
Calves
2.1%
Rear Delts
2.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Front Squat (Barbell)36–8 reps@6–8
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps@6–8
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@7–10
4Straight Leg Calf Raise315–20 reps@8–10
Superset
5ANeck Extension315–25 reps@8–10
5BNeck Curl115–25 reps@8–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps@7–9
2Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)310–15 reps@8–10
3Chest Fly (Machine)312–16 reps@8–10
4Seated Dip (Machine)310–15 reps@8–10
5Overhead Tricep Extension (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@8–10
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–25 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Weighted)36–10 reps@8–10
2Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps@8–10
3Lat Pulldown38–12 reps@6–8
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)28–12 reps@9–10
5Preacher Curl (Barbell)212–16 reps@8–10
6Face Pull320–25 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Overhead Press (Barbell)38–12 reps@7–9
2Lat Pulldown310–15 reps@8–10
3Pullover (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7–9
4Shrug (Trap Bar)312–20 reps@8–10
5Reverse Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@7–10
Superset
6ALying Leg Curl312–15 reps@6–8
6BLeg Extension312–15 reps@6–8

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, Busy Body Building (PPL + Full Body) 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 70 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.

Busy Body Building (PPL + Full Body) 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Busy Body Building (PPL + Full Body) 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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