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Push-Pull-Leg + Core (PPL)
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Push-Pull-Leg + Core (PPL)

Strength building PPL workout + abs. I am starting this after 8 weeks of beginner lifting. Started from sedentary lifestyle & obesity.

Sean L.
Sean L.· May 2025
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
3 day push pull leg workout with ab routine on PP days. 5 day, 30 minute cardio. Building strength and cutting weight.

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
Quadriceps
11.3%
Abs
10.6%
Glutes
10.3%
Upper Back
10.1%
Triceps
8.3%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Biceps
7.5%
Lats
6.8%
Chest
6%
Front Delts
5.4%
Middle Delts
4.7%
Lower Back
2.9%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Calves
2.3%
Adductors
2%
Forearms
1.4%
Abductors
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Side Bend (Dumbbell)38 reps
2Russian Twist (Dumbbell)38 reps
3Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps
4Shoulder Press (Machine)55 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps
6Chest Fly (Dumbbell)38 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Plank30.5 min
2Lying Leg Raise30.5 reps
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)55 reps
4Lat Pulldown55 reps
5Bicep Curl (Cable)310 reps
6Hammer Curl310 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)310 reps
8Single Arm Rear Delt Fly (Cable)310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Bodyweight)55 reps
2Deadlift (Dumbbell)55 reps
3Leg Press310 reps
4Calf Raise (Leg Press)310 reps
5Lunge (Dumbbell)38 reps
6Glute Bridge (Bodyweight)38 reps

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, Push-Pull-Leg + Core (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 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 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.

Push-Pull-Leg + Core (PPL) 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Push-Pull-Leg + Core (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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