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PPL 3 Day
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PPL 3 Day

A push pull legs program for novices. Linear progression to get stronger with enough volume and intensity to focus on hypertrophy.

Dakota M.
Dakota M.· Sep 2024
42athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
To get stronger and get bigger.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
12.6%
Front Delts
10.2%
Upper Back
9.8%
Biceps
9.2%
Middle Delts
9%
Chest
8.9%
Quadriceps
7.9%
Hamstrings
7.7%
Lats
6.8%
Glutes
5.5%
Lower Back
3.1%
Rear Delts
2.7%
Calves
2.1%
Abs
1.8%
Forearms
1.6%
Adductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown412 reps@9
2Rear Delt Fly (Machine)315 reps@9
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)410 reps@6
4Hammer Curl412 reps@9
5Seated Row (Cable)312 reps@9
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)412 reps@9
7Upright Row (Cable)312 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@6
2Hamstring Curl412 reps@9
3Leg Extension415 reps@9
4Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38 reps@8
5Hack Squat310 reps@7
6Standing Calf Raise315 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)410 reps@6
2Tricep Pushdown (Cable)412 reps@9
3Chest Fly (Machine)415 reps@9
4Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)412 reps@9
5Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded)412 reps@9
6Skull Crusher (Barbell)310 reps@9
7Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415 reps@9
8Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48 reps@9

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, PPL 3 Day 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 90 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.

PPL 3 Day 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL 3 Day 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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