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Back in The Saddle
IntermediateFree

Back in The Saddle

PPL Split, 3 days a week.

Ricardo A.
Ricardo A.· Apr 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Designed for getting back into the gym after “falling off”. This split hits most of the major muscle groups with a rather high intensity. Not recommended for beginners(possible though), but novice/intermediate lifters, who are familiar with keeping good form while going to failure.

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
Biceps
14.7%
Triceps
14.7%
Upper Back
10.9%
Lats
10.1%
Front Delts
9.3%
Quadriceps
7.8%
Chest
7.8%
Middle Delts
7.8%
Hamstrings
6.2%
Calves
3.9%
Forearms
3.1%
Glutes
1.6%
Abductors
0.8%
Rear Delts
0.8%
Abs
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
3Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–8 reps@9.5
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
6Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Pull-Up (Weighted)33–6 reps@9.5
2Incline Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
3Barbell Row38–12 reps@9.5
4Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps@9.5
5Seated Row (Cable)36–8 reps@9.5
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Extension38–12 reps@9.5
2Leg Press36–8 reps@9.5
3Leg Curl38–12 reps@9.5
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)38–12 reps@9.5
5Decline Sit Up (Weighted)36–10 reps@9

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Back in The Saddle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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 40 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.

Back in The Saddle 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Back in The Saddle 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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