Program Description
Running during a cut. purpose is to reintroduce power movements so that I can have a smooth transition out of my cut back into direct strength work.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalPowerbuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length4 weeks
- Time Per Workout90 minutes
- CreatedMar 12, 2025 06:51
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 10:25

Summary
Introducing PPLUL, a dynamic 4-week program designed to elevate your strength and physique through a structured 5-day split. Each week focuses on targeted muscle groups, including legs, arms, shoulders, and chest, utilizing a variety of barbell, dumbbell, and machine exercises. With a mix of high-intensity sets and rep ranges, you’ll build muscle and enhance endurance while pushing your limits. Get ready to transform your training and achieve your fitness goals with this comprehensive program!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Hamstring Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Hamstring Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Hamstring Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Paused)
3
4-8 reps
-
2
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
3
Back Extension (Weighted)
3
8-12 reps
RPE 9
4
Hamstring Curl
3
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
3
4-8 reps
4-8 reps
RPE 7
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
3
4-8 reps
4-8 reps
RPE 7
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
3
4-8 reps
4-8 reps
RPE 7
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)
1
3
4-8 reps
4-8 reps
RPE 7
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
RPE 10
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)
4
8-12 reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
4
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
4
6-12 reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
6-12 reps
-
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Good Morning
2
8-12 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Good Morning
2
8-12 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Good Morning
2
8-12 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Low Bar)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
4-8 reps
RPE 8
3
Good Morning
2
8-12 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
2
8-12 reps
RPE 10
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Larsen Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
4-8 reps
-
4
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
6-12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Larsen Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
4-8 reps
-
4
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
6-12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Larsen Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
4-8 reps
-
4
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
6-12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Larsen Press (Barbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Machine)
3
8-12 reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)
4
4-8 reps
-
4
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4
6-12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)
3
6-12 reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)
4
8-12 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 4 Weeks
Day 1
1
Squat (Paused)3 Sets
4-8 Reps
-
2
Sumo Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
4-8 Reps
@7
3
Back Extension (Weighted)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@9
4
Hamstring Curl3 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
Day 2
1
Overhead Press (Barbell)1 Set
3 Sets
4-8 Reps
4-8 Reps
@7
-
2
Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
5
Lateral Raise (Machine)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
6
Tricep Pushdown (Cable)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Bench Press (Barbell)4 Sets
4-8 Reps
@7
2
Lat Pulldown4 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
3
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)4 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
Day 4
1
Squat (Low Bar)3 Sets
4-8 Reps
@7
2
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)3 Sets
4-8 Reps
@8
3
Good Morning2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@6
4
Leg Extension2 Sets
8-12 Reps
@10
Day 5
1
Larsen Press (Barbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
2
Overhead Press (Machine)3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
3
Pull-Up (Weighted)4 Sets
4-8 Reps
-
4
Alternating Dumbbell Curl4 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
5
Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)3 Sets
6-12 Reps
-
6
Lateral Raise (Cable)4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-